6th Annual Veteran’s Day Event
Cypress Hills Cemetery 6th Annual Veteran's Day Event Join us on Friday, November 11th at 10am to honor and remember all of our veterans. Program includes veteran speakers, musical accompaniment and a performance by Franklin K. Lane's Air Force...
Annual Food and Clothes Drive begins tomorrow!
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...
Cemetery temporarily closed to visitation tomorrow, June 12th
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...
Cemetery visitation closed Sunday, June 12th
Please be advised that Cemetery visitation will be closed: Sunday, June 12th, 2016 from the hours of 8am - 12pm as we hold our 4th annual 5k race through History in honor of fallen NYPD Detective Peter Figoski. Regular visitation will resume following...
Black History Month – Notable feature (week 4)
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...
Black History Month – Notable feature (week 3)
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...
Black History Month – Notable feature (week 2)
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...
Black History Month – Notable feature
Jackie Robinson Born: January 31st, 1919 Died: October 24th, 1972 Jackie Robinson stepped out onto the baseball diamond at Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947 becoming the first African-American to play in Major League baseball. From that moment on, he broke the color...
Cypress Hills 4th Annual 5k Run Through History
Join us for our 4th annual 5k run in honor of fallen NYPD Officer Peter Figoski on Sunday, June 12th. Registration begins at 7:30am and the race will start at 9am. Participants are encouraged to register online @...
Meet Santa at the Cemetery
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 there!
Veteran’s Day 2015
Halloween Party 2015
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 are optional...
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