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SUMMARY:The Lake View Walking Tour 1
DESCRIPTION:This tour is 1.2 miles. \nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026\, 5:30-7:00 PM  \nEnjoy a mash-up of music\, mystery\, and mausoleum stories during this free evening walking tour of The Kensico Cemetery grounds. \nAttendees will hear captivating stories about artists\, world-renowned architects\, swindlers\, a muckraker\, and visit the resting place of a man who forever changed the world of sandwiches. \nTours also point out one-of-a-kind mausoleums and statuary that contribute to Kensico’s unique landscape. \nThe tour guide is Patrick Raftery\, Associate Director/Librarian; Westchester County Historical Society\, and a board member of The Friends of Kensico\, Inc. \nParticipants should wear comfortable shoes. Restrooms are open in the Administration Building at start and end of all tours. Bottled water will be available \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Please RSVP below.Donations are appreciated and can be made online here or by check made out to Friends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. \nDetails and Directions: Tour attendees should go to the Kensico Cemetery Administration Building where cars will be led to the starting point on the Kensico grounds. Look for the event directional signs\, and staff will be on hand for check-in. \nRestrooms at the Administration Building are open before the tour begins. We will have bottled water available\, and we recommend comfortable walking shoes. \nThis tour is a Friends of The Kensico Cemetery event. \nFriends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to promote and advance the welfare of The Kensico Cemetery through historical preservation and education. \n**Please read before signing up**\nThis walking tour covers hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain and may be difficult to navigate (not ADA accessible or suitable for children under 10). There are no restrooms or seating along the route\, early departures are not possible except for emergencies. \n 
URL:https://www.kensico.org/event/the-lake-view-tour-1/
LOCATION:Kensico Cemetery\, 273 Lakeview Avenue\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Lake View Walking Tour 2
DESCRIPTION:This tour is 1.2 miles \nThursday\, May 7th\, 2026\, 5:30-7:00 PM \nEnjoy a mash-up of music\, mystery\, and mausoleum stories during this free evening walking tour of The Kensico Cemetery grounds. \nAttendees will hear captivating stories about artists\, world-renowned architects\, swindlers\, a muckraker whose reputation cost him his life\, and visit the resting place of a man who forever changed the world of sandwiches.  \nTours also point out one-of-a-kind mausoleums and statuary that contribute to Kensico’s unique landscape. \nThe tour guide is Patrick Raftery\, Associate Director/Librarian; Westchester County Historical Society\, and a board member of The Friends of Kensico\, Inc. \nParticipants should wear comfortable shoes. Restrooms are open in the Administration Building at start and end of all tours. Bottled water will be available. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Please RSVP below.Donations are appreciated and can be made online here or by check made out to Friends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. \nDetails and Directions: Tour attendees should go to the Kensico Cemetery Administration Building where cars will be led to the starting point on the Kensico grounds. Look for the event directional signs\, and staff will be on hand for check-in. \nRestrooms at the Administration Building are open before the tour begins. We will have bottled water available\, and we recommend comfortable walking shoes. \nThis tour is a Friends of The Kensico Cemetery event. \nFriends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to promote and advance the welfare of The Kensico Cemetery through historical preservation and education. \n**Please read before signing up**\nThis walking tour covers hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain and may be difficult to navigate (not ADA accessible or suitable for children under 10). There are no restrooms or seating along the route\, early departures are not possible except for emergencies. \n 
URL:https://www.kensico.org/event/the-lakeview-tour-2/
LOCATION:Kensico Cemetery Administration Building\, 273 Lakeview Avenue\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: The Ossipee Loop Walking Tour 1
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 19th\, 2026\, 5:30-7:00 PM \nEnjoy a mash-up of music\, mystery\, and mausoleum stories during this free evening walking tour of The Kensico Cemetery grounds. \nHighlights include a baseball legend and his boss; two inventors; a movie theatre mogul; a World’s Fair mystery; a controversial circus connection\, a scandalous scofflaw\, a Sentimental Gentleman\, a Broadway angel\, and one good witch. \nTours also point out one-of-a-kind mausoleums and statues that contribute to Kensico’s unique landscape. \nThe tour guide is Patrick Raftery\, Associate Director/Librarian; Westchester County Historical Society\, and a board member of The Friends of Kensico\, Inc. \nThe tours are free\, but reservations are required via the RSVP feature below.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       \nDonations are appreciated and can be made online here or by check made out to Friends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc.                                                     \nDetails and Directions: Tour attendees should go to the Kensico Cemetery Administration Building\, where cars will be led to the starting point on the Kensico grounds. Look for the event directional signs\, and staff will be on hand for check-in. \nRestrooms at the Administration Building are open before the tour begins. we will have bottled water available\, and we recommend comfortable walking shoes. \nThis tour is a Friends of The Kensico Cemetery event. \nFriends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to promote and advance the welfare of The Kensico Cemetery through historical preservation and education. \n**Please read before signing up**\nThis walking tour covers hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain and may be difficult to navigate (not ADA accessible or suitable for children under 10). There are no restrooms or seating along the route\, early departures are not possible except for emergencies.
URL:https://www.kensico.org/event/the-ossipee-loop-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Kensico Cemetery\, 273 Lakeview Avenue\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of The Kensico Cemetery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T173000
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SUMMARY:The Ossipee Loop Walking Tour 2
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 21st\, 2026\, 5:30-7:00 PM \nEnjoy a mash-up of music\, mystery\, and mausoleum stories during this free evening walking tour of The Kensico Cemetery grounds. \nHighlights include a baseball legend; two inventors; a movie theater mogul; a World’s Fair mystery; a scandalous lawbreaker\, a sentimental gentleman\, a Broadway angel\, and one good witch. \nTours also point out one-of-a-kind mausoleums and statues that contribute to Kensico’s unique landscape. \nThe tour guide is Patrick Raftery\, Associate Director/Librarian; Westchester County Historical Society\, and a board member of The Friends of Kensico\, Inc. \nThe tours are free\, but reservations are required via the RSVP feature below.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \nDonations are appreciated and can be made online here or by check made out to Friends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc.                                                       \n  \nDetails and Directions: Tour attendees should go to the Kensico Cemetery Administration Building where cars will be led to the starting point on the Kensico grounds. Look for the event directional signs\, and staff will be on hand for check-in. \nRestrooms at the Administration Building are open before the tour begins. we will have bottled water available\, and we recommend comfortable walking shoes. \nThis tour is a Friends of The Kensico Cemetery event. \nFriends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to promote and advance the welfare of The Kensico Cemetery through historical preservation and education. \n**Please read before signing up**\nThis walking tour covers hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain and may be difficult to navigate (not ADA accessible or suitable for children under 10). There are no restrooms or seating along the route\, early departures are not possible except for emergencies.
URL:https://www.kensico.org/event/the-ossipee-loop-walking-tour-2-2/
LOCATION:Kensico Cemetery\, 273 Lakeview Avenue\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T143000
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SUMMARY:Friends of The Kensico Cemetery: Veterans' Remembrance Service
DESCRIPTION:Soldiers from Westchester County who died in Iraq and Afghanistan will be honored as part of the annual Veterans’ Remembrance Service on Friday\, May 22 at 2:30 PM held at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla\, NY. The public is invited to attend the tribute to these fallen heroes as well as those military personnel who have fought and continue to fight in the Global War on Terrorism. \nThe ceremony will take place adjacent to the Administration Building at the Kensico Cemetery’s Veterans Memorial monument dedicated to all who have served in this nation’s military. \nThe Veterans Remembrance Service includes the placement of wreaths\, the raising of the American flag\, scripture readings\, and guest speakers. Special remembrance will be given to two Medal of Honor recipients buried at Kensico Cemetery\, military personnel from Westchester who lost their lives\, and the POWs and MIAs who will never be forgotten.
URL:https://www.kensico.org/event/friends-of-the-kensico-cemetery-veterans-remembrance-service-2/
LOCATION:Kensico Cemetery Administration Building\, 273 Lakeview Avenue\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T173000
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SUMMARY:Tree and Landscape Walking Tour 1
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of The Kensico Cemetery Tree and Landscape Tour will be offered to the public as a part of the Kensico Cemetery Arboretum’s Level II Arboretum designation and public programming! \nTree and Landscape Tour 1: Tuesday\, May 26th\, 2026(1.1 miles) \nOn this tour\, you will discover the wonders of the species that adorn their grounds and the intertwining of nature and history. Highlights include the battle against invasive species\, a 170-year-old oak\, and the enigma of “tree knees”.  This tour will be hosted by Mike Cook\, ISA Certified Arborist and Superintendent of Grounds at Kensico Cemetery. \nThe tours are free\, but reservations are required via the RSVP feature below. Please double check that you have selected the correct tour & date. \nDonations are appreciated and can be made online here or by check made out to Friends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. \nDetails and Directions: Tour attendees should go to the Kensico Cemetery Administration Building where cars will be led to the starting point on the Kensico grounds. We do not recommend using Kensico’s address as a GPS locator. It will take you to our Maintenance Building on Lakeview. Look for the event directional signs\, and staff will be on hand for check-in. \nRestrooms at the Administration Building are open before the tour begins\, we will have bottled water available\, and we recommend comfortable walking shoes. \nFriends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to promote and advance the welfare of The Kensico Cemetery through historical preservation and education. \n**Please read before signing up**\nThis walking tour covers hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain and may be difficult to navigate (not ADA accessible). There are no restrooms or seating along the route\, early departures are not possible except for emergencies. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.kensico.org/event/tree-and-landscape-walking-tour-1-2/
LOCATION:Kensico Cemetery\, 273 Lakeview Avenue\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of The Kensico Cemetery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
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SUMMARY:Tree and Landscape Walking Tour 2
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of The Kensico Cemetery Tree and Landscape Tour will be offered to the public as a part of the Kensico Cemetery Arboretum’s Level II Arboretum designation and public programming! \nTree and Landscape Tour 2:Thursday\, May 28th\, 2026(1.1 miles) \nOn this tour\, you will discover the wonders of the species that adorn their grounds and the intertwining of nature and history. Highlights include the battle against invasive species\, a 170-year-old oak\, and the enigma of “tree knees”.  This tour will be hosted by David Prosser\, ISA-Certified Arborist. Director of Land Stewardship\, Pound Ridge Land Conservancy. \nThe tours are free\, but reservations are required via the RSVP feature below. Please double-check that you have selected the correct tour & date. \nDonations are appreciated and can be made online here or by check made out to Friends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. \nDetails and Directions: Tour attendees should go to the Kensico Cemetery Administration Building where cars will be led to the starting point on the Kensico grounds. We do not recommend using Kensico’s address as a GPS locator. It will take you to our Maintenance Building on Lakeview. Look for the event directional signs\, and staff will be on hand for check-in. \nRestrooms at the Administration Building are open before the tour begins\, we will have bottled water available\, and we recommend comfortable walking shoes. \nFriends of The Kensico Cemetery\, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed to promote and advance the welfare of The Kensico Cemetery through historical preservation and education. \n**Please read before signing up**\nThis walking tour covers hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain and may be difficult to navigate (not ADA accessible). There are no restrooms or seating along the route\, early departures are not possible except for emergencies.
URL:https://www.kensico.org/event/tree-and-landscape-tour-2/
LOCATION:Kensico Cemetery\, 273 Lakeview Avenue\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
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