Black Point Cemetery has roots back to Scarborough’s earliest days, and the grave-markers that have survived there span a 250 year period. Black Point contains the best local collection of rare and unusual hand-carved grave-markers by the Sikes family from the late 1700s. Boston-imported gravestones join locally-made slate markers from the early 1800s. Some mid-century marble monuments and a wonderful receiving tomb make for a most interesting stroll. This one-hour tour through the old section will focus on colonial burial practices, stone types, and the symbols found on the grave-markers of some of Scarborough's founding families.. Max. 20 participants.
Instructor: Ron Romano, Cemetery Historian and Author of four related books.
Location: Black Point Cemetery, 204 Black Point Road in Scarborough
Dates & Times: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at 12 noon - 1 PM
Cost: $12
Tour will run unless there is extreme weather.
Parking information will be shared when the walk is confirmed.