| Hosted by | Walk New Haven |
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| Details | Learn about the history of the cemetery, and stories of a few folks buried here, including a couple of Veterans who served in the 29th CT Colored Regiment and Lois Tritton, the last person to be sold in a public auction of enslaved people in New Haven in 1825. Tour will start at the gate of the Congregation Mishkan Israel Cemetery, then walk through Westville Cemetery to Blake Street Cemetery. Please wear proper shoes, bring water, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray if needed. Please also bring gloves and a trash bag if you plan to stay for the litter cleanup. Parking: Either side of Jewell Street (between Whalley Avenue and Blake Street). Please do not park inside the Mishkan Israel or Westville Cemeteries. Accessibility: The terrain is a bit rough at this cemetery with no aisle-ways. We ask you to recognize this tour is at a cemetery, a place for reflection; children and adults should be respectful of this sacred space. Sponsors: Walk New Haven, the Greater New Haven African American History Society and the New Haven BioRegional Group. |
| Admission | Free |
| Location | Blake Street Cemetery |
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| More Info | info link |