Walking Tour of local Cemetery – Full Moon

Walking Tour of Local Cemetery – Full Moon

6/22/2022

By Brian Coll

The Montgomery County Historical Society is planning a walking tour of Montgomery Cemetery on Wednesday July 13th from 8-9:30 PM. This looks like a fun event and full details can be found below:

Wednesday July 13, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Cemetery Walking Tour – Full Moon

Join us on a walking tour of Montgomery Cemetery and watch the rising of  a full moon!  We’ll tour the cemetery starting at 8:00 pm and enjoy the view as the moon rises at 9:02 pm.

With almost 6,000 known burials, Historic Montgomery Cemetery holds the remains of some of the most prominent citizens, veterans and reformers in the county and nation. From five Civil War generals to many captains of industry, it tells the story of the nation through the lives it represents.

The entrance to Montgomery Cemetery is at the end of Hartranft Avenue, off of West Main Street, Norristown.

The event is weather dependent. Please check our website for any cancellations. Parking during the event will be made available inside the Cemetery gates.

Cost for this event is $10.00. To purchase tickets and/or RSVP contact us at 610-272-0297 or email: contact@hsmcpa.org.