May 22, 2017 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
Please be advised The cemetery will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, June 25th from 8am – 1pm for our 5k Run Through History in honor of fallen NYPD Detective Peter Figoski. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. ...
Feb 15, 2017 | Events, Notable feature, Notes from Cypress Hills
Wallace Turnage Born: 1846 Died: 1916 The story of Wallace Turnage is quite an amazing one. As a slave at the age of seventeen in Alabama, Turnage attempted escape four times before successfully managing to walk 25 miles to an...
Feb 9, 2017 | Events, Notable feature, Notes from Cypress Hills, Observances/Holidays
Ethel Cuff Black Born: 1890 Died: 1977 Ethel Cuff Black was an amazing soul, dedicated to the furtherance of her community and youth. While attending Howard University, she was chairwoman of the collegiate chapter of the YWCA. Later, along...
Feb 1, 2017 | Events, Notable feature, Notes from Cypress Hills, Observances/Holidays
In celebration of Black History Month, each week in February, Cypress Hills Cemetery will be highlighting the achievements of various African American notables. James McCune Smith Born: April 18, 1813 Died: November 17, 1865 Renowned...
Nov 12, 2016 | Events, Observances/Holidays
Meet Santa at Cypress Hills Cemetery Join us on Saturday, December 10th from 1pm – 3pm as we get a visit from Santa Claus. Bring the children to come celebrate the holiday season. There will be pictures with Santa, free gifts for the children and free...
Jun 30, 2016 | Events, Services
Cypress Hills Cemetery is pleased to announce that our Annual Food and Clothes Drive will begin Friday, July 1st and run until Wednesday, August 31st We will be collecting canned food items, boxed cereals and boxed juices, along with other non-perishables. We will...
Jun 11, 2016 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
Please be advised: The cemetery will be closed to visitation tomorrow, Sunday, June 12th from 8am-12pm for our 5k run in honor of Fallen NYPD Detective Peter Figoski. Visitation will be opened at 12pm and will continue until 4:30pm. Thank you for your understanding...
Nov 12, 2015 | Events, Observances/Holidays
Meet Santa at Cypress Hills Cemetery Join us on Saturday, December 12th from 1pm-3pm. We will have gifts for the children, free refreshments and pictures with Santa and his elves. Be sure to dress warm! Looking forward to seeing you...
Sep 16, 2015 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
Cypress Hills Cemetery’s 2nd Annual Halloween Party! Join us Sunday, October 18th 10am – 1pm Activities include: Pumpkin decorating Arts and Crafts Slide and Bounce House Face Painting The event is absolutely fee and kids of all ages are welcome! Costumes...