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Walking Tours of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery For More Information Call: Linda B. Monte at 718-765-7067 days or David Gigler at 718-326-1777
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Greater Ridgewood Historical Society
1820 Flushing Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385
On Saturday, Mary 15, 2010, the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society will cosponsor a tour of the historic Mount Olivet Cemetery from 1-3 PM. David Gigler, superintentant of Mount Olivet will focus on the history of Mt. Olivet Cemetery, that reflects both the history of Maspeth, and the life and times of prominent residents of the Maspeth area.
Mr. Gigler is a former president of the GRHS and currently serves on the Advisory Board of Directors. Gigler was responsible for the original landscape design of the Onderdonk House property and contributed to the Society’s recent exhibit, “Rites of Passage”, an exhibit on cemeteries, florists and monument makers and continues to assist the Society with his expertise.
Handouts and refreshments are included for the $5.00 donation that will benefit the Society. For information on this event, call Mount Olivet Cemetery at 718-326-1777. There is no raindate. Participants should meet at the cemetery office and comfortable footwear is recommended. If you miss this tour, you can also join Mr. Gigler on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Watch for additional information or visit the Society’s website, www.onderdonkhouse.org or Mount Olivet website, www.mountolivetcemeterynyc.com
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