North Cemetery Tour: Stories Carved in Stone
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 1, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Tour Schedule
Every week in October
Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Location
North Cemetery
114 Maplewood Ave
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Fees/Admission
$20 for members | $25 for non-membersTour Costs
Description
Discover the stories hiding in plain sight among the gravestones
Our 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth, as well as the changing ways our community has understood death, mourning, and remembrance. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of local families, prominent citizens, veterans, tradespeople, and more. You’ll also learn how to “read” a gravestone, from the symbols and inscriptions to the changing imagery that reflects different attitudes toward death and the afterlife.
Tour Costs
$20 for members | $25 for non-members
Advance ticket purchase required
North Cemetery
At North Cemetery, established in 1753, the stories span nearly two centuries and include Revolutionary-era figures, physicians, African American residents, and many others who contributed to the life of the community.
Tour Schedule
Every week in October
Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
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