TOURS

The lovely rural or garden-style Riverside Cemetery was created in 1850 by Warren Delano II, the grandfather of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The cemetery, with its winding paths and a wide variety of trees and shrubs, is a favorite place for a quiet walk. Besides examples of early graveyard art, two prominent architectural features are the Delano family tomb, designed by Richard Morris Hunt, and the Rogers mausoleum, designed by Charles Brigham. The cemetery is the final resting place of Capt. William H. Whitfield, Capt. Nathaniel Pope, William F. Nye, artists Lemuel D. Eldred and William Bradford and other well known figures from throughout Fairhaven’s history.

The Office of Tourism has produced an 8-page guide with a map, which is available at the Fairhaven Visitors Center. 



The tour visits the final resting places of some of the town’s most prominent people. You’ll also see lovely examples of early tombstone art as you walk along the beautifully landscaped paths. Tour includes walking on uneven ground. Wear comfortable shoes. Sponsored by the Office of Tourism. Free. Note: Parking is allowed on the roads inside the cemetery, however two or three car lengths must be left open directly inside the gate. There are no public restrooms in the cemetery. For more information, call the Office of Tourism at 508-979-4085. 

Fairhaven Office of Tourism 
508-979-4085
https://fairhaventours.com/
141 Main St Fairhaven MA 02719
Hours: Mon, Tu, Thu, Fri, Sat
8:00 a.m. to Noon and
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.