Maple Hill is a beautiful place to visit. It is like strolling through the times. It is surrounded by beautiful tree's and each October they have a stroll there that you should try to take advantage off. They have character's that take through time as you walk through the cemetery. It is an amazing trip to be looking for kith and kin
I love walking thru this cemetery, especially the older sections. I find it a challenge to locate all the graves of interest. So many unique monuments to see as well as historical figures. I visit regularly and always see something I've never noticed before.
I'm not sure why it is always so crowded--people are dying to get in I guess. Seriously, it is a nice, old cemetery and very quiet and peaceful.
I remember coming here as a child to have Easter pictures made by the huge old magnolia trees. When I was in high school, my friends and I would come to take pictures of the beautiful monuments and carved angels. Now I come to remember the good times I have had here and the loved ones who have since been laid to rest in this beautiful place. Maple Hill is lovely and quiet, full of history, well worth a visit for so many reasons.
It's a very interesting cemetery. Tons of history can be seen and heard here. If you're lucky enough to be around in October, the local historical society puts together a cemetery stroll were actors and story tellers stand by influential locals grave sites and tell the stories of the deceased. There's no way you can make it through all the stories in the time that's allowed. Which is why I assume this even draws such a large crowd every year.
This cemetery is a wonderful place, but the military section is special to me. Whenever there is a funeral for a Veteran, I hope to get the chance to stand proud with my PGR friends to give them the honor they deserve.
My family and I were escorted by a gentleman native to Huntsville. Visited my own family's grave sites as well as those of the Civil War Unknown Soldiers and others. It is a beautiful place and well worth the visit even you don't have any "kin" there.
Legends tales and stories can be found across the internet of this place. Check a few of them out: http://blog.al.com/strange-alabama/2012/03/dead_childrens_playground.html
This cemetery is the largest in the city. Graves there go back further than the Civil War; maybe, I think, to the War of 1812. In spring time there is a Cemetery Stroll with local people in full costume who tell the tale of legendary Huntsvillians; there is also music. Many trees are in full bloom and it is usually a beautiful Sunday afternoon and a wonderful, educational way to spend it.
Maple Hill is a beautiful place to visit. It is like strolling through the times. It is surrounded by beautiful tree's and each October they have a stroll there that you should try to take advantage off. They have character's that take through time as you walk through the cemetery. It is amazing.