Walking TourWalking TourLawrence Cemetery
Astoria
A tiny private cemetery dating to the 1650s, tucked into residential Astoria and lovingly maintained by one family. Revolutionary heroes, Civil War soldiers, and a NYC mayor rest here—catch the owner outside and you might score an impromptu history lesson.
Private historic cemetery
Revolutionary War graves
Owner-led tours
Colonial burial ground
Tips
🚶"lovely man... chatted with us about its history"
📅by appointment only, can be tough to arrange
Lawrence Cemetery
AstoriaOpen
Walking TourWalking TourA tiny private cemetery dating to the 1650s, tucked into residential Astoria and lovingly maintained by one family. Revolutionary heroes, Civil War soldiers, and a NYC mayor rest here—catch the owner outside and you might score an impromptu history lesson.
Private historic cemetery
Revolutionary War graves
Owner-led tours
Colonial burial ground
Tips
🚶"lovely man... chatted with us about its history"
📅by appointment only, can be tough to arrange