Historic Farnhurst Cemeteries

Historic Farnhurst Cemeteries Restoring, dignifying historic cemeteries on DHSS's Holloway Campus, New Castle, DE
Farnhurst

A bit fuzzy, but yesterday's wind made focusing a dream. Warm temperatures brought this pink yarrow into bloom, and with...
05/06/2026

A bit fuzzy, but yesterday's wind made focusing a dream. Warm temperatures brought this pink yarrow into bloom, and with it a happy memory of the many people who have supported us with their plant divisions. A few years back, Jim Sidlowski held a plant exchange at Hermitage, and gave me this for the cemetery. It's thriving, and looks well mixed in with white yarrow. Thanks again, Jim!

The parade of spring blooms continues.
04/22/2026

The parade of spring blooms continues.

Working in the cemetery today was a joy, with a parade of daffodils set against a clear blue spring sky.
04/09/2026

Working in the cemetery today was a joy, with a parade of daffodils set against a clear blue spring sky.

Yesterday's summer-like temperatures were perfect for spring cleanup. Thanks to DE Master Naturalist Paula Markey for th...
04/01/2026

Yesterday's summer-like temperatures were perfect for spring cleanup. Thanks to DE Master Naturalist Paula Markey for the help.

The signs of spring are everywhere. The bulbs we've planted over the past few years are showering us with renewed energy...
03/14/2026

The signs of spring are everywhere. The bulbs we've planted over the past few years are showering us with renewed energy. Great visit from US Fish & Wildlife Foundation and PA IP&L to discuss the vision for expanding Farnhurst's pollinator habitat and the propoed plant list.

Restoring a forgotten, historic cemetery requires working on many aspects of restoring dignity to those buried there. Th...
02/18/2026

Restoring a forgotten, historic cemetery requires working on many aspects of restoring dignity to those buried there. Through the painstaking research of anthropologist and historian Kathy Dettwyler and former DE Medical Examiner Hal Brown, we have learned that at least 10 men buried in the Spiral and Farnhurst Cemeteries were veterans. They fought in the Civil and Spanish American wars and World War I. The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs program "Restoring/Replacing Headstones for Veterans" will provide headstones, free of charge, for veterans in unmarked graves. We just submitted the first request for 8 headstones. A short bit of information about each one will be highlighted in upcoming posts. Photo is from the Historic Marker dedication at Farnhurst Potter's Field (11/1/2020), the Executive Director of the DE Office of Veterans Affairs stands on the left.

Winter is the time when the earth rests and gardeners plan. Through a grant from the US Fish & Wildlife Foundation, we'v...
02/06/2026

Winter is the time when the earth rests and gardeners plan. Through a grant from the US Fish & Wildlife Foundation, we've received funding to install a wetland pollinator plant border along Boulden Blvd. This was once a wetland. The first grant meeting was last night, and we're looking forward to the year ahead, with exciting developments happening each month.

Delaware Master Naturalist volunteers are so important to these cemetery projects. Dedicated and enthusiastic, they some...
11/18/2025

Delaware Master Naturalist volunteers are so important to these cemetery projects. Dedicated and enthusiastic, they sometimes even enlist their spouse for specialized work, such as hardscaping. The Dettwyler Memorial Bench now rests on a platform. Thanks to Megan, Paula and spouses for making it look formal yet inviting.

There's a chill in the air; time to plant spring bulbs. Master Naturalist Paula McGowan makes it look so each with a pow...
11/15/2025

There's a chill in the air; time to plant spring bulbs. Master Naturalist Paula McGowan makes it look so each with a power drill. We were disturbed to discover than someone had defaced one of the cemetery trees with graffiti. Whoever did this, please understand that this is an offense to those buried here and the environment. It is also a class A misdemeanor under Delaware Law, Title 11, Section 1340, and carries a $1000-$10,000 fine.

Remembering today veterans whom time and society have forgotten. Spiral Cemetery: William Adkins (Spanish-American War) ...
11/11/2025

Remembering today veterans whom time and society have forgotten. Spiral Cemetery: William Adkins (Spanish-American War) and John Cheffins and Arnold Morris (Civil War). Farnhurst Potter's Field: Nathaniel Brown (and Buffalo Soldier), Benjamin Franklin George Washington Butler, Charles Emerson Edison Gale (Civil War) and William Jenkins Harris Jr. (Spanish-American War).

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Baylor Boulevard
New Castle, DE
19720

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