10/29 Lantern Tour: Fairfield’s Old Burying Ground

Start your Halloween celebrations early with a special lantern tour of Fairfield’s Old Burying Ground. Walk among the gravestones in the town’s oldest cemetery to discover the stories of Caleb Brewster, Samuel Smedley, and Goody Knapp, who was convicted of and executed for witchcraft in 1653. Uncover some of the burial practices in early New England while listening to long-buried legends that have haunted Fairfield for nearly 400 years.

Space is limited. Registration is required. $10 for Members; $15 for Non-Members.

**When purchasing admission, you will NOT receive a physical ticket. All you need to do at check-in is provide your name.**

Tour Dates: Thursday, October 26; Friday, October 27; Saturday, October 28; Sunday, October 29; Monday, October 30 at 5:30 pm on each night

Tour Location: Meet at Fairfield Museum Main Entrance.

Program Details

• Pre-registration is required—no drop-ins will be allowed.
• Tours are approximately 45 minutes long and will depart on their ghostly journey promptly at 5:30 PM.
• Tours will meet at the front entrance of the Fairfield Museum.
• Feel free to bring your own flashlights.
• This program is recommended for adults and kids ages 12 and up.
• Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We will be standing and walking for extended periods.
• The Old Burying Ground can be difficult for people with limited mobility. Please contact the Fairfield Museum to discuss any accessibility concerns.
• In case of inclement weather, the Fairfield Museum will make every effort to reschedule the tour. Please check the Fairfield Museum website (www.fairfieldhistory.org) for weather-related updates.
• No refunds will be given unless the program is cancelled by the Fairfield Museum.

Dearly Departed: Mourning and Memory, and its related programs, are made possible by the generous support of Oak Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum and Spear Miller Funeral Home.