Tours & Events
Please join us to learn more about Eastern Cemetery!
Patriots of Eastern Cemetery Walking Tour
FREE! Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 11am
Meet these who shaped a nation, hear their stories where they rest, and discover the revolutionary spirit etched in stone. Read more about the Eastern Cemetery and the American Revolution.
Flagging for Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 20 from 11am to 12pm
Please join us to decorate veteran graves with flags preceding the holiday and remembrance. Just show up! We will provide flags and maps. It's a 2-person task, so bring a buddy, or we'll provide one. THANK YOU.
- Walking Tours – Spring through Fall
Take a stroll with us through the stones—we'll give you a real-time explanation and answer your questions.
May to October, daily at 4pm! - Stone Conservation & Preservation – Spring through Fall
Learn to beautify the cemetery's historic stones using proper stone conservation and restoration techniques every Saturday, weather permitting.
Conservation starts June 13! - Clean-Up & Gardening & Landscaping – Spring through Fall
Join us as we tidy the cemetery, removing trash, mulching, pruning, and weeding around the gates. We provide tools, gloves, training and a good time!
Randomly planned throughout the season. Email us to get on the list. - Walk Among the Shadows – October
The ghosts of people who died in our city rise in the evening to tell the tales of their extraordinary lives.
October 15–18 and 22–25! - Winter Lecture Series – January, February, March
Join us to learn about topics related to the history and customs of cemeteries, Maine, and the United States.
Join us in 2027!