📜 Hartford's oldest historic site, primary burying ground from 1640. 🔍 Over 6,000 corpses interred, earliest gravestone from 1648. # Why Go 🏛️ Glimpse into 17th-century New England history 🎨 Extraordinary Puritan funerary art & unique carved gravestones 🚶 Walking tours available & peaceful space for reflection 🌳 Wander among historic stones # Why Avoid 🚫 Gravestone rubbings not permitted due to fragility # Tips 🅿️ Metered street parking, free on weekends 🚶 Easiest access via Main Street gate next to Center Church 📱 Download "A Walking Tour of Colonial Stonecutter Art" for self-guided experience 💡 Check website for special events # Cost 💰 Free admission # Hours 🕒 Daily, 8:30am-5pm, weather permitting (may close on holidays).