A Native Newporter will lead a guided tour of Island Cemetery on Saturday, August 17. Frank Amaral has spent more than 50 years connected to the cemetery and is an expert on the history, art, horticulture, and the people that rest there.
The tour begins at 10 a.m. and will include a visit inside the recently restored Belmont Chapel. Amaral says his keen knowledge of working the land gives him a unique perspective of the site.
Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased by clicking here. The Highlights Tour is offered on other Saturdays in August. For this special tour, be sure to buy tickets for August 17th. The Highlights Tour is offered other Saturdays in August.
Amaral has spent more than 50 years connected to the cemetery and is an expert on the history, art, horticulture, and the people that rest there. He plans to share personal anecdotes from his decades of knowledge of the site.
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Island Cemetery August Tour of the Month
A Native Newporter’s tour of Island Cemetery
August 17th
10 am.
Frank Amaral, a native Newporter, has had a connection to Island Cemetery for over 50 years. He plans to lead an eclectic tour of the landscape that features history, art, horticulture, and he will share personal anecdotes from his decades of knowledge of the site. Hear stories about famous and not so famous people that rest in this remarkable place. The tour includes a visit inside the recently restored Belmont Chapel.
Frank has recently taken on the landscape job for Island Cemetery and his efforts have been celebrated by many people who walk the site on a daily basis. His keen knowledge from working the land gives him a unique perspective of Island Cemetery. His many years of connection allow you to look at the site through his eyes.
Join us Saturday, August 17th at 10 am for this special tour. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased using this link-https://www.islandcemeterynewport.com/guided-tours . For this special tour, be sure to buy tickets for August 17th. The Highlights Tour is offered other Saturdays in August.
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