2010 Fund Raiser
Harsimus Cemetary
The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery is a National Treasure. Prior to
the creation of the Cemetery in 1829, it's historical significance dates back to
the 1700's as the site of Revolutionary War skirmishes, and an active
Ammunition Bunker during the War of 1812 that still stands proudly on our
grounds. Now the sacred eternal resting place of thousands of soldiers from the
Revolutionary & Civil Wars, the War of 1812, the Spanish-American War, WWI
and II, forward, as well as home to our earliest Jersey City founders, leaders,
residents and legends. With its 200 year old English Ivy adorning many of the
towering trees, and the monumental works of art, this 6-acre sanctuary of
peace and unique history is one of the most beautiful natural settings in Jersey
City.
Sadly neglected and abandoned in early 2008, the Jersey City & Harsimus
Cemetery is now being saved and preserved by the dedicated efforts of a newly
formed volunteer Board of Trustees, a hard-working group of volunteers, and a
supportive Community who are committed to the restoration of the historic
cemetery grounds, caretaker house, and historic monuments.
the creation of the Cemetery in 1829, it's historical significance dates back to
the 1700's as the site of Revolutionary War skirmishes, and an active
Ammunition Bunker during the War of 1812 that still stands proudly on our
grounds. Now the sacred eternal resting place of thousands of soldiers from the
Revolutionary & Civil Wars, the War of 1812, the Spanish-American War, WWI
and II, forward, as well as home to our earliest Jersey City founders, leaders,
residents and legends. With its 200 year old English Ivy adorning many of the
towering trees, and the monumental works of art, this 6-acre sanctuary of
peace and unique history is one of the most beautiful natural settings in Jersey
City.
Sadly neglected and abandoned in early 2008, the Jersey City & Harsimus
Cemetery is now being saved and preserved by the dedicated efforts of a newly
formed volunteer Board of Trustees, a hard-working group of volunteers, and a
supportive Community who are committed to the restoration of the historic
cemetery grounds, caretaker house, and historic monuments.
