The mission of the ancient burying ground association is to conserve the final resting place of hartford's earliest residents, to maintain its historical integrity, and to present its rich cultural heritage to today's residents, students, and visitors.

Arts & Culture , Historical Organizations

Conservation of gravestones and education on the history of the site. the association's student summer tour guide program is designed to enhance the visitor experience by interpreting hartford's oldest remaining historic site in the larger context of the city, and to provide students with a valuable learning experience while developing real-world job skills. The eight-week program begins in june with two weeks of intensive guide training and historical investigation, after which the students offer tours of the site. thomas hooker lecture - this is a lecture open to the public on topics related to hartford or connecticut history - named in honor of hartford's founder.