Cemetery 101: Grave Matters
Daily 1 PM

The city’s all-inclusive cemetery tour explores Salem’s earliest burying ground considered to be the second oldest documented cemetery in the United States. Examine timeless engravings by some of the region’s most notable stone carvers and discover the symbolic meaning behind urn, willow, flora and effigy imagery.

Learn of Colonial-era burial practices and uncover true tales concerning the life and times of the cemetery’s most well-known – and truly infamous – occupants including Mayflower pilgrim Richard More, former governor Simon Bradstreet and Witch Trials judge John Hathorne.

Adults $10
Seniors/Students/Military $8
Children (6 - 14) $6

All tours depart our 8 Central Street office. Tour length approximately 60 minutes.

Group rates available upon request.

Schedule:
Daily 1 PM
April 1 - October 31.

Additional tours added in October to meet demand.
Call for November and off-season tour schedule.
Private group tours available year round.