8/15 Moonlight Cemetery Tour
Aug
15

8/15 Moonlight Cemetery Tour

Early Headstones

Pam Gasner, former Ex. Dir. of the Block Island Historical Society and Karin Sprague, stone carver, will examine the earliest stones in the cemetery and relate to island history. 

Meet at the gate at 6:45.

In the event of heavy rain, the tour will be moved indoors to the Historical Society for a slide show and discussion. Please check here for updates and leave us your phone number in case of cancellation.

       

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7/18 Moonlight Cemetery Tour
Jul
18

7/18 Moonlight Cemetery Tour

Lost to the Sea

Janet Dionis, Education Director of the Block Island Historical Society, will highlight the headstones and stories of those claimed by the sea. 

Meet at the gate at 6:45.

In the event of heavy rain, the tour will be moved indoors to the Historical Society for a slide show and discussion. Please check here for updates, and leave us your phone number in case of cancellation.

       

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6/13 Moonlight Cemetery Tour
Jun
13

6/13 Moonlight Cemetery Tour

Symbols in Stone 

Karin Sprague, stone carver and Pam Gansner, former Ex. Dir. of the Block Island Historical Society, will focus on the sculptural elements and symbolism of grave markers.

Meet at the gate at 6:45

In the event of heavy rain, the tour will be moved indoors to the Historical Society for a slide show and discussion. Please check website for updates. 


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