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HISTORIC MONTGOMERY CEMETERY TOUR

he Historical Society of Montgomery County will offer its second free summer tour of the Historic Montgomery Cemetery in West Norriton the last Sunday of July. 

Montgomery Cemetery, the first public cemetery in Montgomery County, offered a park-like atmosphere for Victorian families to relax and picnic while visiting the graves of their loved ones. Established in 1847, the cemetery is the final resting place of over 400 veterans including five Civil War Generals.  

Tours begin at the Aderman Gatehouse with a PowerPoint presentation of the history of the cemetery. There will then be short tour of the cemetery highlighting stories of Montgomery County citizens from all walks of life. 

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The cemetery is located at One Hartranft Avenue in West Norriton and is owned and administered by the Historical Society of Montgomery County.

The tour is Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m., and is free and open to the public. 

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The final summer tour will be held Sunday, August 25. For further information call 610-272-0297 or email contactus@hsmcpa.org.

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