Posts by Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn Today
I hope that you have enjoyed reading about Oak Lawn’s storied history – our founders, early leaders, and prominent figures interred here. But Oak Lawn’s story isn’t over. I’m going to tell you about Oak Lawn today. Realizing the tremendous natural gift that we have with our nearly 100 acres, which include burial grounds, woodlands,…
Read MoreGrant Program Enhances and Preserves Oak Lawn Cemetery’s Unique Park Setting
Maintaining the 100 or so acres of Oak Lawn Cemetery’s property is quite a project, and a challenging one at that. The work requires a host of resources that include a staff of dedicated and skilled workers for maintenance, trained professionals and volunteers for project work, and last but not least, funding. Oak Lawn is…
Read MoreExperience Oak Lawn Cemetery’s Natural Beauty
Take its walking tour, visit its arboretum Oak Lawn Cemetery is a meticulously and lovingly manicured park rich in natural beauty. There is no better way to experience Oak Lawn’s grandeur than to take advantage of its walking tour and see its rare collection of trees, shrubs and plants. Nature lovers are in for a…
Read MoreOak Lawn at 150: A Valued Partner in Fairfield Conservation, Education Endeavors
Travel writer Pico Iyer once described sanctuary as “a place apart from time.” Residents of Fairfield are fortunate to have a number of such places within our borders, whose origins are defined by a visionary spirit, and share a legacy of conservation and stewardship that endures today. Oak Lawn Cemetery, the Ogden House garden located…
Read MoreOak Lawn Cemetery Celebrates 150th Anniversary
In December of 1865, a small group of community leaders established the Oak Lawn Cemetery Association. Oliver H. Perry prepared and filed the necessary papers with the Connecticut General Assembly which authorized the purchase of 12 acres near Bronson Road. From its inception, Oak Lawn’s leaders wanted to create a park-like setting that attracted visitors.…
Read MoreFairfield 9/11 Memorial Unveiled At Oak Lawn Cemetery
We are proud to dedicate our September 11 Memorial. Watch our ceremony from September 15, 2021 here, courtesy of Channel 12. Watch the Video
Read MoreSpring Bird Walk & Tree Tour
Saturday May 13, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. The Oak Lawn Cemetery Association will host a guided bird walk on its historic grounds on Saturday, May 13 at 8:00 a.m. This tour will once again be conducted by the team of Milan Bull, a bird expert from the Connecticut Audubon Society and our arborist, Don Parrott,…
Read MoreOak Lawn Sponsors State of the Birds Annual Report
Oak Lawn is proud to be the sole sponsor of The Connecticut Audubon Society’s annual State of the Birds report. This magazine is an annual assessment of avian life in Connecticut and efforts underway to preserve existing habitats, and endangered species. We share the Audubon Society’s commitment to nature and conservation. The proceeds of our…
Read MoreOak Lawn Cemetery’s Veterans Memorial
After two years of research, design, and construction, we celebrated the dedication of our Veterans Memorial on Armed Forces Day, May 17, 2014. The celebration was attended by over 150 people including local dignitaries, police and fire department honor guards, boy scout troops, and many local veterans. The memorial, which graces the entrance to our…
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