A Ranger with brown short hair and glasses wearing flat hat and uniform giving a tour of cemetery

Elder Ballou Cemetery Tour

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Nov 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Register

This event is free and open to the public, but reservation is required.

Explore a historic cemetery alongside a unique geological feature in Rhode Island. 

During this free program, a park ranger will lead a tour of the Elder Ballou Cemetery. Learn about the people who have called that corner of Cumberland home and the rock that makes this area special. This tour is free, but all participants must register in advance. 

Meet in front of the Elder Ballou Cemetery. Please exercise caution when parking. This program will be approximately 1 mile of walking on uneven terrain. The capacity of this site is limited. You must select a ticket for every member of your party. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Elder Ballou Meeting House Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island. A small parking lot is available on the left side of the road if entering from W. Wrentham Road. Street parking is also okay on the right side of the road if entering from W. Wrentham Road.

Latitude and Longitude 42.006088, -71.456288

Schedule

Date:

Nov 14, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Allison Horrocks
401-318-4883

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Walk
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