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Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum invite you to attend our annual Open House on Sunday, October 11, from 1:00–4:00 p.m.Step back in time as you visit frontiersmen at their camp; meet Dr. John Hale’s ancestor, Thomas Ingles; Booker T. Washington’s mother, Jane Ferguson; Colonel John Appleton; and other noted citizens of the area.
Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the park, speak with representatives of state and local agencies about nature, birds, and wildlife, and watch honey bees at work in their hive. Stroll through natural beauty and history while enjoying scenic views of Charleston.
Spring Hill Cemetery Park is home to the Mary Price Ratrie Arboretum, the largest arboretum in the state.
Fall Events Calendar
Weekly through the end of October
Mondays, 9:00 a.m.: Walk with a View
(Except September 7 and October 12)
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.: Cemetery Walking & Running Group
Saturday, September 12, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Monarch Butterfly Celebration & Release
Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 p.m.: Civil War Wednesdays
Thursday, September 24, 5:30 p.m.: Tree & History Talk
(Kanawha County Main Library)
Sunday, October 11, 1:00–4:00 p.m.: Founders, Feathers & Flora
(Re-enactors and horse-drawn carriage rides)
Sunday, October 25, 2:00 p.m.: 4M Trail Race & Hike
Events are presented by Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park & Arboretum. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit works in cooperation with the City of Charleston to preserve, enhance, and develop this historic space for the entire community.
Sponsored by the Spring Hill Cemetery Commission.
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Spring Hill Cemetery Historic District, 1571 Farnsworth Dr, Charleston, WV 25311-1507, United States
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