Tour of Lowell Cemetery

THE GREATER LOWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and
THE LOWELL CEMETERY
PRESENT A SPECIAL FALL TOUR
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM
 
The Proprietors of the Lowell Cemetery and the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce invite you to join us for an informative tour through the historic Lowell Cemetery. 
 
Listed on the the National Register of Historic Places, this garden-style cemetery opened its gates in 1841 on the banks of the Concord River. 
 
The tour features both Art and History, early mourning customs and the significance of Victorian monument symbols. Hear stories about the people buried here. The tour will be conducted by local historian, Richard Howe, Jr.
 
This special tour is FREE and will begin at the Knapp Avenue entrance. Parking is available inside the cemetery.  Wear comfortable shoes. No reservations required however you can call the Chamber office to register at 978-459-8154.  The tour will be held rain or shine.  For questions, please call the Lowell Cemetery office at 978-454-5191 – Or visit our website: www.lowellcemetery.com
 
Participants are invited to join us after the tour for Coffee and Donuts in the
Lowell Cemetery Administration building at 77 Knapp Avenue.
 
Knapp Avenueis located off Rogers Street, Route 38
next to the entrance to Shedd Park
 
Pictured: James Cook Ayer (1817-1878) Lion Monument. Italian Marble scuplted in France by English sculptor, Bruce Price Joy.  Cook gave the staue Victory to theCity of Lowell in 1866 to commemorate the end of the Civil War.  It was erected in front of City Hall and still stands there today.