Historic Mt. Adnah Cemetery Offers Free Guided Tours May 31, June 1

The arch at the main entrance to Mt. Adnah Cemetery welcomes visitors. To reserve a spot for a tour on May 31 or June 1, call Mt. Adnah at 315-592-7338, or email them at [email protected].  Photo: Mt. Adnah Cemetery Association

FULTON, NY –  Fulton’s historic Mt. Adnah Cemetery, 706 E. Broadway, will be hosting guided tours of the cemetery from 1:00-3:00 p.m., May 31 and June 1, it was announced by Robert Burleigh, president, Mt. Adnah Cemetery Association.

         “It’s our chance to showcase the rich history here and the many things Mt. Adnah has to offer in terms of local history, art, and architecture,” Burleigh said. “The tours are free and donations are welcome to help support the maintenance and care of Mt. Adnah.”

         Burleigh said that after a brief welcome and overview, visitors will board a bus and receive a narrated tour of the cemetery, where guides will delve into mortuary art and architecture, historical landscapes, and stories about the many prominent families and community leaders who were laid to rest there. “Their legacies and contributions to the community are sure to inspire and enlighten,” Burleigh said.

         To reserve a spot on May 31 or June 1, call Mt. Adnah at 315-592-7338, or email them at [email protected].

         A history of the cemetery written by local author Jim Farfaglia,  was released last fall entitled, Mount of Repose: A History of Mt. Adnah Cemetery. The book describes Mt. Adnah as one of local history lovers’ greatest treasures. Founded before its hometown of Fulton became a thriving industrial city, Mt. Adnah was a pioneer in the development of the Rural Cemetery Movement. Over 170 years later, a stroll through the expansive cemetery provides visitors a pathway into Fulton’s proud past, an appreciation for a well-lived life and a serene setting for reflection. This book explores the gift that awaits visitors at Mt. Adnah. It will be for sale at the tour, and can be found on Amazon.com.

         Mt. Adnah Cemetery was founded in June, 1851, is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, and it is open to people of all faiths and beliefs. The cemetery is comprised of 44 acres and the word Adnah is Syrian, meaning “rest” or “repose.”

         For more information on Mt. Adnah’s history, or to support the Mt. Adnah Cemetery Association, visit www.mtadnahcemetery.org.

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