Donna S.
11/7/2021
Just had a virtual tour & it was informative and FUN! Our guide had deadpan humor... or maybe that's DEAD-pan humor... he says he hasn't seen a ghost there in the 200 years he's been there!...
Eastern Cemetery
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224 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
Spirits Alive is an organization dedicated to the preservation and beautification of Eastern Cemetery, the oldest historic landscape in Portland, Maine. Established in 2006, the group engages the community through various events, walking tours, and hands-on conservation efforts, while also honoring the cemetery's rich history and notable residents.
The organization provides valuable resources for exploring the cemetery, including information on veterans, stone types, and past newsletters. Spirits Alive aims to foster a deeper appreciation for this historic site and invites local volunteers and visitors to participate in its ongoing preservation efforts.
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4.57 reviewsLisa L.
10/10/2025
Lovely little cemetery with nice view. It's filled with history. There's a tour at 4pm. I wish it was earlier.
Andria G.
11/2/2020
A great place to learn history! I loved Eastern Cemetery! So many tombstones to document life in the area. This is one my Don't Miss List for sure! The best place to get an overlook of the...
Steff D.
12/16/2016
There's something incredibly fascinating about cemeteries - especially ones right in the middle of busy city spaces. I think it's the juxtaposition of modern day life (in this instance, across the...
Roberta M.
10/25/2019
Something about old cemeteries stirs me to imagine the folks buried there as life would have been for them: their dress, livelihoods, families, every day trials, hopes and dreams. We arrived...
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