The Genealogical Society of Rockland invites interested persons to go on a tour of the famous Greenwood Cemetery in the Bronx on Friday, September 9. We will meet at the library at 9 AM and car pool. This cemetery is world famous not for just the residents but also for the landscaping, sculptures, and architecture created by many famous artists and architects. Begun in 1838 as a rural cemetery, Woodlawn encompasses 478 acres in the center of the Bronx. Its historical. cultural and achitectural significance makes it an historical landmark to visit.
If interested, please contact Sally Pellegrini at 634-4997 ext 139. Deadline to register is August 31. Expenses include sharing the car pool costs, $5 tour fee and lunch. We would like to go to one of the restaurants on Arthur Ave.