Apr 9, 2015 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
Be advised The cemetery will be closed to all traffic on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015. For our 3rd annual 5k Run Through History in honor of NYPD Officer Peter Figoski. Visitation will be closed from 8am – 12pm. Visitation can resume after 12pm. We...
Feb 19, 2015 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
Join us for our 3rd annual 5k run in honor of fallen NYPD Officer Peter Figoski on Sunday, May 3rd. Registration begins at 7:30am and the race will start at 9am. Participants are encouraged to register online @...
Nov 17, 2014 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills, Observances/Holidays
Up to the North Pole the invitation has been sent….. and guess who accepted to be here for Cypress Hills Cemetery’s 4th Annual Meet Santa Event?? Santa replied he’ll be here with bells on and arrive in his sleigh… So mark December 13th on your calendar because...
Oct 22, 2014 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills, Observances/Holidays
Celebrate our veterans on November 11th at Cypress Hills at 10:00 am Our program features: Guest Speakers Musical Entertainment Franklin K. Lanes Jr. Air Force ROTC Readings and, as always, Free Refreshments ...
Jan 7, 2014 | Notable feature, Notes from Cypress Hills
James McCune Smith was born in 1813 in New York City. He was a physician, apothecary, as well as an active abolitionist. Most notably, Smith was the first African-American to earn a medical degree in the United States. For more info, visit this link:...
Oct 28, 2013 | Notable feature, Notes from Cypress Hills
Joshua Daniel White was born in South Carolina, February 11, 1914. As an American singer/songwriter, he covered everything from blues to gospel to jazz to folk songs. He is also known for his acting as well as being a civil rights activist. For more info, visit this...
Oct 16, 2013 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
Join us in honoring our Veterans on November 11th at Cypress Hills
Sep 5, 2013 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
The Cemetery will be closed to visitation Sunday, Sept. 8th from 8am – 12pm for our 5k Race Through History We apologize for the inconvenience Thank you for your understanding …
Aug 22, 2013 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
NOTICE: Cypress Hills Cemetery will be closed to automobile traffic on Sunday, September 8th, 2013. Cypress Hills Cemetery 5k Race Through History in honor of NYPD officer Peter Figoski will be held on Sept. 8th from approximately 7am to 1pm. The roads will open to...
Jun 29, 2013 | Events, Notes from Cypress Hills
Join us September 8th for our first Annual 5k run through the cemetery. The run promises to be both unique and challenging while honoring one of New York’s finest and raising funds for his daughter’s education. ...
Apr 16, 2013 | Notes from Cypress Hills
Cypress Hills Cemetery is happy to announce its newest gravesite service… Balloon releases are becoming more popular as a visual expression of love for the one who has passed. This growing trend serves as a final act of tribute. In addition, this ceremony becomes a...
Mar 22, 2013 | Notes from Cypress Hills
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