Mount Hope Cemetery Volunteer Program
As we commemorate the 175th year of Mount Hope Cemetery, there will be
numerous opportunities for volunteers to participate in beautifying
this historic landmark . Visit the Volunteer Program page for more information.
Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery Tours
General Tours
Tours of the south section will be conducted every Saturday, May 5 through October 27 at 1pm. The south, or new, section of the cemetery is a walk through the history of Rochester in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The always-popular tour of the north section will be held Sundays, May 6 through October 28 at 2pm. Tour guides offer their knowledge on local history, famous people, and much more.
Theme Tours
Theme tours are held throughout the summer and fall and cover a wide range of topics, from symbolism to the Revolutionary War to ice cream!
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