The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery

The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery Come explore 350 years of Jersey City history & nature. Sadly abandoned in 2007, The historic Cemetery is operated entirely by Volunteers.
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The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery, founded in 1829, is a National Treasure and is the resting place of soldiers from the Revolutionary & Civil Wars, the War of 1812, the Spanish-American War, WWI & II and Jersey City founders & legends. With no regular revenue, the site is operated on contributions and events that promote history, music, art, education & culture for children & adults. Please donate today at www.jerseycitycemetery.org

06/14/2026
We are getting close to the 250th birthday of the United States so come celebrate with us on Flag Day, Sunday June 14th!...
06/10/2026

We are getting close to the 250th birthday of the United States so come celebrate with us on Flag Day, Sunday June 14th! There will be performances by chamber players, skits by revolutionary war reenactors, the raising of the flag and national anthem, speeches from local politicians and VFW and a tour of the cemetery and surrounding neighborhood at 12pm hosted by .landmarks and given by Jersey City historian John Gomez

Address

435 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
07302

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

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