East Brunswick Museum Begins Candlelight Cemetery Tours

With a chill in the air and Halloween around the corner, residents can enjoy a night under the stars getting acquainted with the township's rich history.

The East Brunswick Museum will hold its annual candlelight tours of the historic Chestnut Hill Cemetery later this month. During each tour, visitors will follow lighted paths through the cemetery as costumed re-enactors portray former residents of East Brunswick and the surrounding area.

The program brings these characters to life with displays and demonstrations over an approximately 45 minute tour.  

Over 500 luminaries (candles in bags) will line the walking path for the tour, winding through the historic section of the cemetery. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own flashlights for safety.  

There will also be light refreshments served at the end of each tour. The candlelight tours are open to the general public, but are not appropriate for anyone with walking problems or children in strollers. Free parking is available on site.

The cost of the event is $8 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under.

Chestnut Hill Cemetery is located on Old Bridge Turnpike. For more information and directions, visit www.eastbrunswickmuseum.org.