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North Cemetery Tour: Stories Carved in Stone

North Cemetery
114 Maplewood Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States

Learn about the people who shaped Portsmouth, as well as the changing ways our community has understood death, mourning, and remembrance.

Hear stories that span nearly two centuries and include Revolutionary-era figures, physicians, African American residents, and many others who contributed to the life of the community.

Uncover how to “read” a gravestone, its symbols, inscriptions, and changing imagery.

North Cemetery
114 Maplewood Ave
Portsmouth, NH 03801

North Cemetery Tour Schedule
Every week in October
Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Each tour is 90 minutes and led by a knowledgeable Portsmouth Historical Society guide.

Tour Cost
$20 for members
$25 for non-members

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