2012 Calendar of Tours & Events

Vale Cemetery continues its popular and ever-growing schedule of events and activities. Additional details will be announced as the dates approach.

• May 28 – Memorial Day ceremonies honoring veterans from all the wars. The event features guest speakers, a flag ceremony, and concludes with Taps.
• June 4 – Nature Walk ~ Be surprised and delighted by Vale’s flora and fauna!
• June 13 – Pleasant Valley School tour.
• June 15 – Juneteenth ~ Annual commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation.
• July 1 – Schenectady: Dutch Settlers to Modern Times ~ An overview of Dutch historical influences in our area.
• Aug. 5 – Notable Women ~ A perennial favorite, “meet” the extraordinary women from our region who helped shape its history.
• Sept. 2 – Giants of Industry ~ Thomas Edison wasn’t the only heavy hitter! Learn about other titans of industry who got their start in the Schenectady area.
• Oct. 7 – The Rural Cemetery Movement and gravestone art symbolism.

Special tours are available by arrangement.

This year, in addition to public tours, the Folklore Society and State Genealogy Society toured Vale. If you know of a group (senior citizens, church, school, etc.) that would enjoy a tour, contact Vale’s office at 346-0423 for information and scheduling.

All tours are on Sundays and begin at 2:00PM. Participants are asked to meet at the Caretaker’s Cottage located at 907 State St. and bring comfortable walking shoes.

All tours cost $6.00 - under 12 y.o. free.