Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery

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435 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07302

The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery is dedicated to the protection and preservation of its ancestors and veterans, aiming to achieve State and National Landmark Preservation Status. Through various initiatives, the organization promotes American history, cultural awareness, and appreciation for the cemetery's natural beauty and historical significance.

With a focus on restoring the historic grounds and developing a Memorial Park Museum and Visitor Center, the cemetery offers educational experiences including lectures and tours. The legacy of Eileen Markenstien, a pivotal figure in the cemetery's revival, is honored as her contributions continue to inspire the volunteer community.

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Miranda Doll C.
7/28/2025

What a beauty to go there! If yoire looking for an outdoor museum basically...this is it! Pay your respects, help volunteer on a tuesday or saturday, or donate tools and water if you can't...

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Jeff B.
7/6/2025

(Visited 06/27/2025 FR @ 5:00pm and 06/28/2025 SA @ 2:00pm): I loved an historic cemetery any time of day or night! In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes and things to do throughout...

Missy N.
4/26/2023

I love to walk through this cemetery and I have my first uncle buried in this cemetery also with a baby Jesus headstone and thank you for saving my younger brothers life years ago when a headstone...

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Bloss C.
4/28/2014

I came here for an earth day celebration and had a pretty good time. You can tell the keepers of this cemetery take great pride in this place and put a lot of elbow grease into keeping it up....

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Maria E.
7/13/2015

Had the extreme pleasure of wandering around this incredibly beautiful cemetery Saturday. Spoke to some of the friendly and enthusiastic volunteers that run this place, having initially found it...

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