National Visit-A-Cemetery Day Tour
National Visit-A-Cemetery Day
Tour of Historic Blake Street Paupers' Cemetery
What is a so-called paupers' cemetery, how did they evolve in the context of New Haven's social history, and how are they governed and managed today? We will seek to answer some of these questions, along with exploring the fascinating lives of some of the people buried here at Blake Street, such as Lois Tritton, the last person to be sold in a public auction of enslaved people in New Haven in 1825. The walking tour will be followed by an (optional) clean-up of this neglected space to help bring dignity and peace to those interred here. Sponsored by Walk New Haven Cultural Heritage Tours, Greater New Haven African-American Historical Society (GNHAAHS) and the New Haven Bioregional Group. Click here for more information on directions, parking, and accessibility.