Visit This Cemetery In Newark For A Halloween History Tour: 2025 Events

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of The Friends of Historic Mount Pleasant, Inc. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Ghosts, ghouls, and history buffs are invited to wander through Newark’s past at Mount Pleasant Cemetery from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 during the Halloween History Tour & Trick-or-Treat, hosted by the Friends of Historic Mount Pleasant. Admission is free (donations are welcome).

This family-friendly celebration blends local history with Halloween fun. Guests of all ages will stroll along the cemetery’s winding paths and visit gravesites where costumed actors portray more than a dozen notable Newark residents — including inventor Seth Boyden, brewer Peter Ballantine, insurance pioneer John Dryden, and suffragist Florence Eagleton. Each character will share their life stories… and offer treats along the way!

More than just seasonal entertainment, the event provides an engaging opportunity to explore Newark’s rich legacy of 19th-century innovators, artists, and reformers.

Tours will run in small groups for safety and accessibility. Visitors are encouraged to bring trick-or-treat bags, cameras, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. Costumes are highly encouraged.

Don’t miss this rare chance to meet the spirits of Newark’s past—and enjoy a safe, spirited Halloween celebration among autumn leaves and historic tombstones.

Mount Pleasant Cemetery is located at 375 Broadway in Newark.

About Friends of Historic Mount Pleasant

The Friends of Historic Mount Pleasant, Inc. is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting Newark’s oldest cemetery as both a historic landmark and a community resource. Through tours, events, and educational outreach, the Friends work to keep local history alive for future generations.

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