Skip to content

Historical Society sets cemetery walking tour and moon rise

Historic Montgomery Cemetery is located at One Hartranft Avenue in Norristown. (Photo courtesy Historical Society of Montgomery County)
Historic Montgomery Cemetery is located at One Hartranft Avenue in Norristown. (Photo courtesy Historical Society of Montgomery County)
PUBLISHED: | UPDATED:

NORRISTOWN — The Historical Society of Montgomery County on Friday, June 21, will host a walking tour of Historic Montgomery Cemetery then watch the rising of a full moon for the summer solstice. The cemetery tour starts at 7:45 p.m. as the full moon rises.

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 West Main Street, Norristown.

This event is weather dependent. Check hsmcpa.org for cancellations. Parking during the event will be made available inside the Cemetery gates.

Cost for this event is $10. To purchase tickets and/or RSVP call 610-272-0297 or email: contact@hsmcpa.org.