Elder Ballou Cemetery and Cumberlandite Tour

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Feb 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • Free

Register

This program is booked. Be on the lookout for other opportunities to participate in this program.

Explore a historic cemetery and learn about a unique geological feature in Rhode Island! During this free program, geologist Mark Dennen will lead visitors to an outcropping of Cumberlandite, the state rock of Rhode Island. Park Ranger Allison Horrocks will offer a tour of the 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.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Elder Ballou Meeting House Road, Cumblerland, Rhode Island. Small parking lot is available on the left side of 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 42.006233, -71.456344

Schedule

Date:

Feb 1, 2025

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Allison Horrocks
401-318-4883
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Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Walk