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Stones & Bones Living History Tour at the Wappingers Rural Cemetery

Sat, Oct 04

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Wappingers Rural Cemetery

Meet some of the "residents" of the Wappingers Rural Cemetery and hear their stories in this 3rd annual guided costumed living history program.

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Stones & Bones Living History Tour at the Wappingers Rural Cemetery
Stones & Bones Living History Tour at the Wappingers Rural Cemetery

Time & Location

Oct 04, 2025, 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Wappingers Rural Cemetery, 174-208 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA

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About the event

Tickets on sale now! Rain date Sunday, October 5th.


Presented by Dani Masterson in collaboration with the Wappingers Historical Society.  In this popular living history tour, you’ll be guided through the Wappingers Rural Cemetery to meet some notable persons buried there and hear their stories. Costumed apparitions include: Daniel Ashworth, 1st Fire Chief of W.T. Garner Engine Company; Ephraim Tait, a mere lad of 11 years; Fred Churchill, Postmaster in Hughsonville; Sisters Maria & Johanna Mesier and the "Knocking Girl"; Peter Brower, Shoemaker and descendant of the Brower family, builders of the Mesier Homestead; Thomas Goring, bicyclist and businessman; among others.


Afternoon and evening tour times are 2:30, 3:15, 6:00, 6:45, 7:30 , and 8:00pm.   Rain date is Sunday, October 5th.  Each tour group size is limited. Youth ages 10 and above are welcome at the afternoon and 6:00pm tours; adults only for the after-dark tours. Due to the unev…


Tickets

  • 2:30pm S&B Living History Tour

    Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tour time to park, check in and get with your group. Youth age 10 and over are welcome at this tour time. Terrain maybe difficult for those with mobility challenges. This ticket is nonrefundable, but is transferrable. Rain date Sunday, October 5. Ticket holders agree to follow the code of conduct outlined by the tour guide at the start of the tour. We look forward to sharing this fun event with you!

    $26.10

    Sold Out
  • 3:15pm S&B Living History Tour

    Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tour time to park, check in and get with your group. Youth age 10 and over are welcome at this tour time. Terrain maybe difficult for those with mobility challenges. This ticket is nonrefundable, but is transferrable. Rain date Sunday, October 5. Ticket holders agree to follow the code of conduct outlined by the tour guide at the start of the tour. We look forward to sharing this fun event with you!

    $26.10

    Sold Out
  • 6:00pm S&B Living History Tour

    Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tour time to park, check in and get with your group. Youth and 10 and over are welcome at this tour time. Terrain maybe difficult for those with mobility challenges. This ticket is nonrefundable, but is transferrable. Rain date Sunday, October 5. Ticket holders agree to follow the code of conduct outlined by the tour guide at the start of the tour. We look forward to sharing this fun event with you!

    $26.10

    Sold Out
  • 6:45pm S&B Living History Tour

    Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tour time to park, check in and get with your group. After dark tours, adults only please. Terrain maybe difficult for those with mobility challenges. This ticket is nonrefundable, but is transferrable. Rain date Sunday, October 5. Ticket holders agree to follow the code of conduct outlined by the tour guide at the start of the tour. We look forward to sharing this fun event with you!

    $26.10

    Sold Out
  • 7:10pm S&B Living History Tour

    PLEASE NOTE THIS UNIQUE START TIME! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tour time to park, check in and get with your group. After dark tours, adults only please. Terrain maybe difficult for those with mobility challenges. This ticket is nonrefundable, but is transferrable. Rain date Sunday, October 5. Ticket holders agree to follow the code of conduct outlined by the tour guide at the start of the tour. We look forward to sharing this fun event with you!

    $26.10

    Sold Out
  • 7:30pm S&B Living History Tour

    Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tour time to park, check in and get with your group. After dark tours, adults only please. Terrain maybe difficult for those with mobility challenges. This ticket is nonrefundable, but is transferrable. Rain date Sunday, October 5. Ticket holders agree to follow the code of conduct outlined by the tour guide at the start of the tour. We look forward to sharing this fun event with you!

    $26.10

    Sold Out
  • 8:00pm S&B Living History Tour

    Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tour time to park, check in and get with your group. After dark tours, adults only please. Terrain maybe difficult for those with mobility challenges. This ticket is nonrefundable, but is transferrable. Rain date Sunday, October 5. Ticket holders agree to follow the code of conduct outlined by the tour guide at the start of the tour. We look forward to sharing this fun event with you!

    $26.10

    Sold Out
  • 8:30pm S&B Living History Tour

    Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tour time to park, check in and get with your group. After dark tours, adults only please. Terrain maybe difficult for those with mobility challenges. This ticket is nonrefundable, but is transferrable. Rain date Sunday, October 5. Ticket holders agree to follow the code of conduct outlined by the tour guide at the start of the tour. We look forward to sharing this fun event with you!

    $26.10

    Sold Out

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WAPPINGERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

P.O. Box 174
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

845.632.1281
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