This cemetery, est. 1863, has interred over 250,000 souls, many of whom are notables: Duke Ellington, Herman Melville, Joseph Pulitzer. It also has an inordinate number of dead politicians: attorney generals, Secretary of States and at least one former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Chas Evans Hughes. Musical programs, tours and special events are held periodically. Open daily, weather permitting.
Location:
233rd Street & Webster Avenue, New York City New York 10470
Telephone
718-920-0500
Other History nearby:
(Mitchell) Corn Palace
(Wessington Springs) Dean Annex
(Madison) Historic Prairie Village
(De Smet) Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society
(Mitchell) Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
(Huron) Pyle House
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02/21 Coming to The New York City area
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
Brown County Fair Aberdeen SD August12-18 The Brown County Fair has been providing entertainment and promoting family unity since the 1880s. Enjoy the Dacotah Stampede Rodeo and the demolition derby.
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