Cemetery Picnic - Connecticut
Saturday, October 24, 2026 — 11:00 am - 1:30 pm ET
Last day to register: October 22, 2026
Join TVOP for a spooky autumn afternoon touring a queer historic house and exploring its old grounds, taking in the fall foliage and spotting local flora and fauna of the Connecticut River Valley. Then, finish the adventure with a cemetery picnic at the site’s colonial burial ground. Savor the final days of fall exploring local history with your queer community!
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: East Haddam CT (Wangunks and Mohegan lands)
Parking: Parking is located behind the museum in a mowed field. There will be signs and people pointing you there!
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends who are not service animals stay at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: October 24, 2026
Hike: Less than 1 mile, no elevation gain
Cost: The cost for this event is $15 per participant to cover entry to the museum.
Bring: Please bring water, a packed lunch, and a blanket (or whatever you need to feel comfortable sitting on grass) so we can picnic at the cemetery! Please wear clothes to protect your skin from ticks, thorns, and poison ivy, and please wear layers to prepare for the unpredictable late October weather.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.