Ancient Burying Ground
The oldest historic site in Hartford, Connecticut, serving as the city's primary burying ground from 1640 until the early 1800s.

📜 Hartford's oldest historic site, established in 1640. 🔍 Contains over 6,000 interred individuals, with the earliest gravestone from 1648. # Why Go 🚶 Wander among historic 17th-century gravestones🏛️ Glimpse into 17th-century New England history🎨 Extraordinary Puritan funerary art & unique carved gravestones🇺🇸 See graves of Revolutionary War veterans🚶 Walking tours available & peaceful space for reflection # Why Avoid ⚠️ Gravestone rubbing not permitted due to fragility🚫 May be closed on holidays and due to weather # Tips 🅿️ Metered street parking available, 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 # Hours 🕒 Daily, 8:30am-5pm, weather permitting

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