The Ithaca City Cemetery is not only the final resting place for significant figures in New York State and American history, but it also epitomizes the changing cemetery aesthetic that reflected cultural shifts in the community it served, as well as the country at-large. To research a possible burial in the Ithaca City Cemetery try these websites:
The Friends of Ithaca City Cemetery (FICC) is an affiliate of Historic Ithaca, Inc. dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, landscape and enjoyment of Ithaca’s oldest cemetery. FICC received a 2017 “Pride of Ownership” Award given by the City of Ithaca and the Rotary Club of Ithaca. FICC along with HI hosts multiple volunteer clean-ups. These clean-up events are geared to preserving this picturesque landscape and preserve the stones for future generations.
Interested in becoming a friend of Ithaca City Cemetery? Contact
Christine O’Malley at (607) 273-6633 or email christine@historicithaca.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Ithaca City Cemetery Clean-up
Please join the incoming class of students in the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation Planning, Cornell University, as we spend the morning cleaning and conserving the 19th century headstones and monuments in Ithaca’s oldest cemetery.
Please remember to wear your work clothes, close-toed shoes, sunscreen, hat, bug spray and don't forget a water bottle. Space is limited and registration is required.