Dickinson’s Ceaseless Sympathy: A Tour of West Cemetery

Amherst Historical Society Walking Tours

Dickinson’s Ceaseless Sympathy: A Tour of West Cemetery
October 4, 2026
2:00 – 3:30pm

Steve Schreiber

Explore Amherst’s historic West Cemetery through the lens of Emily Dickinson’s correspondence with guide Sarah Zureick-Brown, a trustee of the Amherst Historical Society and the creator of The Silent Sod. During this 75 minute tour, you’ll meet Dickinson’s local contemporaries to whom she expressed grief and solace in her letters, and you’ll also be introduced to some of Amherst’s other literary legends. 

This walking tour is strictly limited to 20 people and registration is required. The cost is $10.00 for Amherst Historical Society members, $15.00 for non-members. Fees are non-refundable. If you need to cancel your participation, you may transfer your spot to a friend. Please notify Amherst Historical Society in advance and provide us with their name.  In the event of cancellation by the Amherst Historical Society, fees will be refunded.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a water bottle if desired.

Meeting location and information provided upon registration.

West Cemetery entrance

Dickinson’s Ceaseless Sympathy, October 4, 2026

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