Twilight Tour of Riverview Cemetery

Melissa Josefiak, Director of the Essex Historical Society, leads a fascinating tour through the stunning historic Riverview Cemetery, which dates back over 300 years! Melissa will share the stories of the cemetery’s ‘residents’ including: the influence of the town’s first pastor: a traitorous sea captain; an enterprising mother/daughter team; and many other engaging and touching tales. Learn about changes in gravestone art – from grimacing “death’s heads” to ornate obelisks. Enjoy the cemetery’s gorgeous grounds as its history is traced from a simple burial yard to the park-like setting of today.

Advance registration is required as space is limited. For more information and to register, visit essexhistory.org.