James Batterson's Monuments: A Hartford Walking Tour

0:00If you're into history carved in stone, the Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation is dropping a fresh walking tour called a monumental man, the Art of James, Batterson. It's set for Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 at 10am, right in Hartford's historic cemetery. James Batterson ran a powerhouse granny company back in the day, and his crew's monuments are all over the grounds, standing tall as testaments to, craftsmanship. Several guide Andrea Spenevichius will spotlight some standouts like the cult, high-blind, and cany memorials, giving you the lowdown on their stories and style. Tickets run $10, but it's free for foundation members. Grab spots online at cedarhillfoundation.org ahead of time since they recommend reservations. No pets allowed except service animals. Tour kicks off with the flagpole by the entrance drive on 453 Fairfield Avenue, so lace up and dive into the slice of monumental history before it fills up. That's the story for today, Hartford News Today, driven by AI, I'm Cory with the Story.