Hart Island The Bronx, New York 10464,
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Hart Island Cemetery
Welcome to Hart Island Cemetery, a serene and historical resting place located in The Bronx, New York. Situated at the address The Bronx, NY 10464, Hart Island serves as a poignant reminder of the city's rich history and the many lives it has touched.
As one of the largest public cemeteries in the United States, Hart Island offers a unique glimpse into New York's past, providing a final resting place for over a million individuals. This sacred site is steeped in history, dating back to the Civil War era, and continues to be a place of reflection and remembrance.
Visitors to Hart Island Cemetery can expect a peaceful and contemplative environment, surrounded by the natural beauty of the island's landscape. While access to the island is limited to protect the dignity and privacy of those interred, guided visits are available, offering an opportunity to learn about the island's historical significance and the stories of those laid to rest.
Hart Island Cemetery is committed to honoring the memory of every individual, providing a respectful and dignified resting place for all. Whether you are visiting to pay respects or to learn more about the rich history of New York City, Hart Island is a place of reflection, remembrance, and reverence.
For more information about visiting Hart Island Cemetery or to arrange a guided tour, please contact us through our website or visit our contact page. We invite you to explore this unique historical site and join us in preserving the legacy of those who have become a part of Hart Island's enduring history.
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"The island was used to bury most of the Covid victims of New York. That explains the rotten smell when you arrive."
"The NYC Parks Dept. has done a great job at reintroducing the public to Hart Island and Potter's Field in a respectful manner. Through a lottery system, you can now take a 2 hour tour of the island. The tour currently takes you through the northern portion of the island. You are ferried to the island and travel along the paths between burial sites while learning some of the history of the island and those who are currently interned there. The tour highlights the good and bad with regards to the history of Hart Island. People are now choosing to be buried on Hart Island in plots that are only noted by your placement within a large grave, holding upwards of 125 people in one plot. Deer, geese, and even bald eagles visit the island. It's definitely worth a visit. Note that you need to travel with your own water. There is only one available porta potty. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Come to learn and see what Hart Island really is."
"Well, I guess it's better than soylent green. NYC is such a pit."
"Definitely not worth dying to see since there's mass graves there from the cities "unclaimed souls". That's most likely where the rotting smell comes from."
"While it does have a beautiful view of Long Island Sound and Eastchester Bay, the decor is dreadful, not to mention it smells of something rotting. My two cents, it ain't worth dying to see."
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