May 12, 2017 | Notable feature, Notes from Cypress Hills
Alfred G. Badger 1814-1892 Alfred Badger was a flute specialist who manufactured flutes in the mid 1840’s. He is famous for inventing a new cylindrical bore Boehm system flute in America. His flutes are still sought after by musicians and enthusiasts. He is...
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...
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...
Feb 22, 2016 | Notable feature, Notes from Cypress Hills, Observances/Holidays
Elizabeth Jennings Graham Born: 1826 Died: 1902 One hundred and one years prior to Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on the bus, Elizabeth Jennings Graham fought for her right to ride on a segregated New York City streetcar and...
Feb 16, 2016 | Notable feature, Notes from Cypress Hills, Observances/Holidays
Eubie Blake Born: February 7th, 1883 Died: February 12th, 1983 This week, we feature an incredible artist whose talent and musical longevity are beyond comprehension. Eubie Blake’s music focused on ragtime and early jazz culture. His prowess at...
Feb 8, 2016 | Notable feature, Notes from Cypress Hills, Observances/Holidays
Charlotte E. Ray Born: January 13th, 1850 Died: January 4th, 1911 Last week we featured a man who paved the way for African Americans in sports by breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. This week, we highlight another...
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...
Jun 26, 2015 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
Cypress Hills and Canarsie Cemetery introduces our 2nd Annual Food and Clothes Drive We here at Cypress Hills and Canarsie Cemeteries understand the importance of supporting our communities; that’s why, throughout the year we dedicate ourselves to this...
May 20, 2015 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills, Services
Cypress Hills is pleased to announce that we are now on Instagram and Twitter. There you will find old and new photos of the Cemetery grounds, as well as updates and announcements about our upcoming community events. We invite everyone to visit us at the...