American Architect

Richard Morris Hunt was one of the most important architects in American history. His talent and vision brought respect to his profession in the mid-19th century and helped to craft the seductive style of the Gilded Age.

Island Cemetery has several connections to the man and his work. This tour will include the graves of people he designed buildings for in New York and Newport, monuments designed by Hunt, and the Hunt family burial lot. The tour will conclude inside the Belmont Chapel that was enhanced by Hunt.

This is a special tour and will only be offered on October 26th starting at 10 am.