Friends of Mt. Hope

Friends of Mt. Hope Mt. Hope Cemetery is a unique historical treasure for the greater Rochester region. Hope Cemetery as their final resting place. Susan B.

The Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery (aka "The Friends") is a non-profit organization of volunteers founded in 1980 to restore, preserve, and encourage public use and enjoyment of Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York. The Friends are committed to helping you learn about our community as reflected in the lives of those who chose Mt. Anthony and her family, Frederick Douglass and family, Isaac a

nd Amy Post, John Jacob Bausch and Henry Lomb (of Bausch and Lomb eyewear fame), Emily Sibley Watson, Margaret Woodbury Strong, and Reverend Thomas James are all here (to name a few), and they have much to tell us about the growing pains our nation continues to experience: issues of human rights, commerce, the power of government and the responsibility of the governed.

Pop-up Historian Saturday, June 13, 20261:00 - 3:00pmNorth Gate Entrance 791 Mt. Hope Ave.On Saturday, June 13, our hist...
06/12/2026

Pop-up Historian
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1:00 - 3:00pm
North Gate Entrance
791 Mt. Hope Ave.

On Saturday, June 13, our historians will “pop-up” in sections C & D of Mount Hope Cemetery!

Come hear the stories of some of our “permanent” residents buried in the north end of the cemetery.

Experience this program at your own pace! Our historians will be staged at various gravesites. Visit the stops in the order you choose!

This event is free and open to the public.

Questions, smiles, and applause are welcome!
Look for the signs!

Hope to see you there!






Saturday morning….
06/12/2026

Saturday morning….

Frederick Whittlesley was born June 12, 1799 in New Preston, Connecticut. After moving to Rochester, he was elected to t...
06/12/2026

Frederick Whittlesley was born June 12, 1799 in New Preston, Connecticut. After moving to Rochester, he was elected to the House of Representatives as an Anti-Masonic candidate in 1831. Later he worked as an Attorney, Professor of law, and Vice President of the University of Rochester. Whittlesley is buried in Mount Hope and has a cenotaph in New Preston.

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It’s Friday eve!
06/11/2026

It’s Friday eve!

Happy Birthday to John Fletcher Steele, born June 7, 1885. Fletcher was a landscape architect, most famous for his work ...
06/07/2026

Happy Birthday to John Fletcher Steele, born June 7, 1885. Fletcher was a landscape architect, most famous for his work with Mabel Choate in her Afternoon Garden and Blue Steps.

Fletcher wrote several books, innumerable articles, traveled, collected postcards, worked with the American Red Cross during World War I and eventually returned to live with his sister in Pittsford. Fletcher designed his own headstone and those of his family here in Mount Hope Cemetery.

“I want all my places to seem the homes of children and lovers. I want them to be comfortable and if possible slightly mysterious by day, with vistas and compositions appealing to the painter. I want them to be delirious in the moonlight....”

Such a lovely vision of home!

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Underground Railroad TracksSaturday, June 13, 202611:00AMSouth Entrance (opposite the Distillery)Guided by Sally Millick...
06/07/2026

Underground Railroad Tracks
Saturday, June 13, 2026
11:00AM
South Entrance (opposite the Distillery)
Guided by Sally Millick

Frederick Douglass and many other Rochester citizens kept the Freedom Seekers moving northward through a secret network in the city and in their homes.

Degree of difficulty = 3

Pricing:
$15 each (non-members)
Friends of Mount Hope members enjoy complementary admission (except special event tours)!
Children under age 18 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Cash and credit cards accepted.

Tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the start of the tour. We suggest tour goers arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow for parking and ticket purchase.

Become a member today!
Tour fees and membership directly fund the restoration and preservation projects of the Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery.

Thank you for your support!

For more information, visit our website!
fomh.org






We were so honored to attend the Daughters of the American Revolution unveiling of the America 250! plaque they installe...
06/06/2026

We were so honored to attend the Daughters of the American Revolution unveiling of the America 250! plaque they installed at Mount Hope Cemetery. Wonderful remarks by Deputy Mayor and fascinating keynote address by our own Vice President Dennis Carr. Moving flag ceremony by the Sons of the American Revolution including four generations of descendants of Private Edward Converse Sr.

Free for members$15 for guestsPriceless experience
06/06/2026

Free for members
$15 for guests
Priceless experience

What are you doing this weekend?
06/05/2026

What are you doing this weekend?

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1133 Mt Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY
14620

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