Lantern Tour: East Cemetery

Dare to enter Fairfield’s East Cemetery on a special tour! Explore the centuries-old final resting place for Fairfield residents, including J.P. Morgan’s first wife Amelia Sturges, lawyer Roger M. Sherman, ship captain Isaac Jennings, and William Knapp, captain of the ill-fated Evening Star. You’ll also discover the cemetery’s intriguing connections to Civil War & 19^th-century history.

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

**No physical ticket will be mailed. Check in using your name.**

Tour Location: Meet at East Cemetery entrance on Old Post Rd.

Program Details

• Pre-registration is required—no drop-ins will be allowed.
• Tours are approximately 60 minutes long and will depart on their ghostly journey promptly at 10 AM and 11:30 AM.
• Tours will meet at East Cemetery entrance on Old Post Rd.
• This program is recommended for adults and kids ages 12 and up.
• Restrooms will NOT be available.
• Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We will be standing and walking for extended periods, mostly on grassy areas throughout the cemetery.
• 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.