Exploring the New Haven Crypt

[@hugejohnson3878]

I walk past this church nearly every day, and did not know this. Thank you for waking me from my daze. Good job on the presentation as well.

[@irenepierce167]

Caught my interest for sure. I've lived in CT for 63 years and never heard of this. Your respectful tone did not go unnoticed. Would have loved a little more info on the people buried there. Thanks for the interesting explore.

[@JustDiane71]

My hubby and I both late40s have lived in CT all our lives and never heard of this too. We will be going to take a peek once the covid restrictions a are over. Thank you for showing this!!!!💖

[@irmaramos3009]

Irene Pierce new haven is full of it has u under tunnels that they locked down years ago, couple years ago a tree fell down and dead body on casket came out of the roots of tree. New haven green is a cemetery.

[@elonmartin3294]

I visited here back in 92 I was in 2nd grade great learning experience

[@pollypuffington2243]

@@irmaramos3009 they moved the headstones to Grove Street Cementery but left most of the actual graves

[@pinklady7184]

Irma Ramos how long was the body there and how old the tree?

[@Peg-ee5ei]

I love that so many of these tombstones were protected from the ravages of weather. We get to see the beautiful artwork and carving as it was originally presented. Thank you for this lovely tour.

[@anitaackerman3456]

Thank you for the tour. I admire your dignity, and maturity. You are refreshingly intelligent, professionally done.

[@MrDeamon1]

No yo dude or literally. Nice. Subbed.

[@LaLadybug2011]

All of Anita's reasons are why I subbed after watching this video. Great job!

[@nprvictim2951]

Are you his mom 😉

[@LaLadybug2011]

npr victim, You talkin' to me? Jk. No, I'm not his Mom. But it really was nice to hear him lower his voice and be respectful. I'm from Louisiana, Deep South-old school manners still matter here. I thought this guy did a good job. I couldn't believe I have never heard of this place until now...and I've been to that city. They need to advertise/market this.

[@nprvictim2951]

@@LaLadybug2011 lol, I subscribed. He was very eloquent and even mannered. I agree about the grave yard but I don't think Yale wants a lot of visitors distracting their students.

[@beachside1]

Im from new haven and I never knew of this. Thanks

[@picasso_v]

Facts lol now I have something to do next fall 🎃

[@kng_nappy2905]

@@picasso_v I’m with you

[@Pricessrosie888]

Same

[@soler233]

Me too and I have been in the church to receive a scholarship never knew that mind blown away

[@elliem.4841]

I love how silent and respectful he's being

[@JB-wo4zy]

How respectful In my home town they built apartments over a graveyard. Just bulldozed everything down without a care in the world it was so sad.

[@princesscadance197]

I wouldn’t feel safe living in those appartements, to be fair. I’m not usually a superstitious person or believer in the paranormal, but if I were to live there, I feel like I’d be haunted by the ghosts of the individuals who’s graves were plowed over to build that.

[@XxGrohlxX]

as are most properties in CT ive found out actually. most of this info is represented in town libraries.

[@alyxskyler]

Was the graveyard super old without any new burials at the time before they did this?

[@garettanderson6772]

@@princesscadance197 Everyone should watch the clip on youtube titled: Poltergeist(1982) - The House Implodes They should do a remake of that but and entire apartment building instead of just a house.

[@lorishiversdogmom]

Well that's going to be super haunted apartments. People won't stay there long. They will lose money. In Texas years ago. They built an entire neighborhood over a huge cemetery and every one of the homes they built there became haunted with paranormal activity. So bad after a while that everyone moved out of the neighborhood and the homes became boarded up and abandoned. You just don't disrespect the dead and build over graves.

[@Ukeepthelies8471]

My great grandmother was a Brockett, descended from John Brockett, the man who surveyed, and laid out New Haven, Connecticutt, back in 1600s. I've visited New Haven, CT., will have to see this Yale University, one day.

[@Chickadeevee]

I have never seen anything like this. At the start of this video I was certain I would be creeped out. That's not the case at all. the stones were beautiful, so intricate and we'll designed. I love history, the Edwardian and victorian periods are my favorite. I can almost imagine a backstory to each headstone and family represented. what a fantastic location!

[@MobileInstinct]

They all had interesting stories! Most were some of the first families to live in that area!

[@judyholiday653]

Same here Vee..

[@faerefolke]

Right? Me too!

[@cleotorres5632]

There were so many with the moon and the sun and i thought that was so beautiful..

[@MissMeggypoo]

Oh, I love anything Edwardian or Victorian. The craftsmanship and pride that went into everything they created is something to behold.

[@SOB98]

I live in New Haven CT. (In fact, I'm sitting in my NH apartment right now watching this video, lol) I walk past this church on a daily basis. New Haven is also home to one of the largest and oldest graveyards in the country, directly opposite Yale University. It's packed with mausoleums and crypts. Interesting to have my home town featured on KZbin.

[@eugenemccool3579]

In 2012, during Hurricane Sandy, a tree toppled, on the New Haven Green, and there was a skeleton tangled in its roots.

[@williamskrainski8407]

I remember that

[@SouthernBelleReviews]

Awful

[@MatthewChenault]

Skeleton: “Hey Bob.” Bob, bewildered by a talking skeleton wrapped in tree roots: *H O H*

[@tiffanysmith9739]

So there is a possibility that there are more graves out there. Just a wow it just blows my mind having been born with the veils open and it’s really kind of this is just very kind of creepy

[@QuakerLady]

No surprise. Many, many people are buried on the green.

[@karenperry8647]

I live in New Haven and was never aware of the existing crypt. Thank you for your perseverance and determination informing people with incredible history. I'll never pass that church again without thinking of your video.

[@jameskonners8304]

Same here. I live about a 5 minute car ride away all my life and never knew of this. Bus stop is right in front of church. Definitely want to check it out! Lots of underground roads and passages underneath downtown New Haven area.

[@mkervelegan]

Explained very calmly and with true reverence for the lives that were lived there.

[@mdeysenroth]

My first thought when you said they built the building on top of a cemetery was, how disrespectful. I changed my mind when I saw how well it is being maintained and preserved. Fascinating.

[@kristinerickson8350]

Love that you are respectful. No cursing and/or dis- respecting anyone. I will be subscribing.

[@icantthinkofaname5986]

Why would he be cursing, what are people talking about..?

[@briantheminer]

The weathered ones are a soft sandstone What a place, thanks for sharing

[@franceslambert8070]

You are doing what I love to do. I like exploring too. And cemeteries are a favorite.

[@donniebrasco588]

You got a beautiful way how you presenting your programmes. And everything is done in a very respectful manner. Thankyou.

[@shellchenonceau7832]

So nice to see old gravestones UNDAMAGED from ACID RAIN...oh, then I saw that basement moisture damage...glad they fixed that issue

[@dymetheartist5651]

Welcome to my city 💕 all the basements here are interesting. They all connect downtown.

[@talibasnyder3032]

Thank you for the hushed tone and shown respect. This grandma is now a subscriber, and I've turned on notifications.

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin has a similar crypt basement. It's where they buried their priests. Very old dark & creepy place.

[@Sadimal]

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore City has a crypt directly underneath the altar. 9 out of 14 Archbishops of Baltimore are interred there.

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

@@Sadimal And probably died from exhaustion, constantly introducing themselves as, "...an Archbishop from The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore City." (Very interesting info, btw. Thanks! :)

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

@Melanie G 😋

[@dawnklug6986]

Thank you! this was unknown to me and isn't it fabulous that they were able to build "over" instead of removing all the bodies and stones.

[@kaymad143]

I have been there and it is very cool! The New Haven Green has bodies under it!

[@bradmcewen]

Very interesting and very respectfully well done.

[@treywest268]

This is actually very nice and comforting too! All those graves will never be destroyed by weather and the gravestones will remain legible for many centuries. Perfect resting place!!!

[@Buzzkut37]

Awesome!!! Never seen or knew a Cemetary in a basement.

[@michaelvillanueva233]

it's called a columbarium. If you go to Los Angeles, visit Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral. Some modern churches are built with these structures.

[@sairbear444]

In Europe lots of church crypts are underneath the buildingd

[@jenjaine3728]

Me either...and I live in Connecticut! Had no idea such a treasure existed here.

[@JewelsJewels-qn8uj]

@@michaelvillanueva233 most people havnt

[@JoshTube]

I really appreciate how respectful you are when doing videos like these. This is nice.

[@shapumawildcat]

Great video, thanks, And how respectful you were in their place of resting

[@darolfitch8917]

I like the old English style writing on the grave stones, very interesting. Thank You for showing us this.

[@SpiritBear12]

Thank you for being quiet and respectful in the cemetery. BTW, I subbed. :-)

[@sharonj3797]

Your kitty is so cute

[@dmsp571]

I love this video and your quiet and respectful tone. More places need to do something like this to preserve history. Keep up the good work. 😀👍

[@Kerosene.Dreams]

I would rather live in a world full of beautiful, peaceful cemeteries with green grounds and trees, carefully tended, than this world of parking lots and subdivisions where cemeteries used to be.

[@itsJaycraft]

In our school it is used to be a cementary then a hospital then school and i promise you theres a lot of paranormal thing there i would even see sometomes a bloodful of old people ughh the last time i see one is last year with my friend and i cant wait too get out in that school in june ughh

[@michelemcguire8995]

I'd rather live with Christ..then live with the dead who know nothing

[@MrJoint888]

Love that man

[@bojanglesthewizard8875]

@@michelemcguire8995 nah, since Chrost doesnt exist

[@troemich]

@@itsJaycraft Probably just an old teacher you saw there.

[@tigerfan8244]

Lived in CT for 15 years and never knew this existed. Loving your channel!

[@lorenheard2561]

Check out the history in different videos and photo stills of Bushnell Park in Hartford.Plus Hartfords's history from about at least 1890s onward.Much of the old streets were reconfigured and partly because of flooding(mostly redevelopment) There are places you almost feel you want to jump into to take a walk in these formerly countryside neighbourhoods.My maternal Grandma grew up there about a few years into the 20th century.

[@Martin_L478]

I've been in New Haven for 20 years. I knew about the Center Church and the crypt/cemetery underneath but I never had the time to see it yet. This is sort of like a virtual tour.

[@Decgyrrl]

Wow! I've never anything like this. They built the church over the deceased, with respect enuf not 2 disturb their rest. Thank you.🕊💐

[@Arthas1011]

I find it interesting that they preserved the cemetary under the church. I hope they preserved the headstones they removed

[@kayesmith2518]

Most of the graves on the Green were brought to Grove St and placed in that ceremony

[@sorrowcat2724]

You should visit Gungywamp in Groton, CT. It is one of the oldest locations in the USA, dating back to 1200 B.C., and earler. It has stone structures, caves and tunnels. Very interesting place to visit!

[@LM-uq9nv]

Thank You! This was such a gem. I agree with the other viewers; your genuine, relaxed tone is very refreshing!

[@carltonbowie5897]

Used walk past that building everyday to cook 5 star meals for Yale grads and staff. Conneticut is quite gothic and dark. The history... The people now are bright.

[@kayesmith2518]

I use to take my children there when they did the tours at the church. So much history in New Haven that ppl don't know about

[@valwillman185]

You take this so compassionately! GOOD job! Wish there was more that held respect that you're showing!☺👍👍👍

[@ChelseaH1]

Wow, I wish I knew about this when I lived in CT. Fascinating

[@journeywithjay]

big thumbs up bud!!! that's pretty impressive also living to 83yrs old in 1812.

[@MobileInstinct]

Haha I agree!

[@miriamvivo4279]

Wealthy

[@brendalaprince9214]

New Haven is a beautiful city. There is a lot of awesome amazing, unbelievable things to see and do. I've lived in New Haven for about 60 yrs I didn't know there was a cemetery under the church on the green. There's a lot of Museums to visit. Oh, and we have the best pizza😊

[@ShannaRiley]

I'm quite the cemetery-buff but I've never heard of this. This was so cool & interesting - thank you so much for sharing!

[@hollywoodream30]

What was the most interesting cemetery you have been to?

[@ShannaRiley]

@@hollywoodream30 Brandon Hall Cemetery off the Natchez Trace in MS. Fell in love with it, really. Metairie Cemetery in NOLA is amazing and unique in so many ways and I always enjoy visiting it, too.

[@nancycaballero2297]

I'm from New Haven, thank you for sharing a little of our history.

[@bluecatblu76]

Awesome. I love how they preserved this part of the cemetery. I hope they kept the names of all the others they covered to make the park.

[@rhondamc3642]

I appreciated how respectful you were while presenting this video -- keeping your voice down out of reverence to the sleeping.

[@pollypuffington2243]

I refused to go down there every school trip when I was kid it has always creeped me out, that and the fact the whole green is a graveyard but its an amazing and interesting piece of history

[@SheilaRamseySoprano]

So very respectful in your delivery of this place. Even your voice was soft and considerate of those ancestors. Thank you for sharing this walkthrough with us in such a dignified way. I would love to see this in person some day.

[@BreakfastKing]

This is one of the most amazing videos I’ve ever seen. Thanks for posting this

[@lisabaker9036]

Very fascinating! I admire your maturity and respectful mannerism. I can't believe that a grave yard outside was completely covered over as if those people don't matter!

[@RussellRadio]

Love your respectful and informative approach to exploration. Keep up the good work!

[@girljustwannahavefunds1413]

I live in New Haven. Raised here. I knew the green was built over a graveyard but had no idea that the church had this in the basement. Very interesting to see some of the people who are buried there.

[@geraldoreyes5630]

I use to live across from that church and never knew that was there in the basement.

[@nscales20]

I actually work for Ct Transit city bus in New Haven. I literally drive by and park in front of this church every day. I would of never guessed such a thing. How incredibly interesting. I wonder how many other drivers know? Great info. I appreciate this video.

[@yaneizaperez2190]

Omg!! I've lived in new haven since 1979 and i never knew this. Very interesting. Its facinating.

[@nafordebi]

i grew up so close to the downtown new haven area , maybe 20 min walk or 5 min or less drive , there are so many historical sites in new haven and the surrounding areas , thanks for the video it's actually the first i've seen of anything other than the skull and bones house ty

[@IrresistibleGrace_Designs]

This is very interesting. You learn something every day. I do not know what it is for sure, but I find walking around graveyards very peaceful.

[@scottjohnson6173]

May all those who have passed in that New Haven Crypt, may there memories be a blessing .

[@MissDsPlace]

OMG...WOW!!..Cool, that was very interesting and a FIRST for sure!!...Thank you for the Share :-) Thumbs up!!

[@acousticsong-guitarco964]

Amazing how these old graves have been preserved! This is an historical gem! Thank you for sharing!

[@princessjen03]

That was a cool place to see. I didn't know they did that. Great tour! Short and sweet, meaning it didn't drag on forever like some do. Your soft spoken, respectful tone was refreshing. You got a new sub from me. Can't wait to check out your other videos. Thank you!

[@johnmclarnon5890]

Absolutely WOW, thanks to you, many of us would not even know about this amazing place. This has saved many of America's sacred treasures. Thank you from Ontario Canada

[@pattysdaughter5639]

WOW, this is so interesting. I was born and raised in New Haven and never knew this. Thanks for sharing!

[@maximolopezjr2249]

I was born, and raised in New Haven, heard about the graves in the basement of that church; but never been in it. Throughout my earlier life, and high school, I have been on The Green, but never been in that church. I didn't know Benedict Arnold's wife was buried there, thank you for the tour. A place I've passed numerous times; but never ventured in.

[@magmathon2]

Absolutely love history and this was a very good presentation of the crypt. I felt like I was on an actual tour. Awesome job.

[@AubLaw]

Can’t wrap my brain around the 102 years before GW?! Man, I LOVE old stuff. Fascinating.

[@jessyh2044]

This was really special, thanks for sharing this with the people who might have never seen this hidden gem Of history!

[@MikeMikeActual]

It's a very beautiful thing to be able to look back to the past 300 plus years ago & pay our respects to those who came before us!! In a time that clearly defined us as a great nation!!

[@caryrevels6584]

Thanks for the tour, Very interesting to know under those head stones there are skeletons who once were alive and breathing with lives like ours. God Rest Their Souls... R.I.P.

[@deborahmichalak8991]

I always think that whenever I go into any cemetery. I have much respect for them and always wish I could have known what kind of people they were.

[@caryrevels6584]

@@deborahmichalak8991 Right Deborah

[@aaronevans5450]

Love your style and no annoying music and sounds. Straight to the point. Thank you.

[@Ergonommajsan]

Thank's for making this video. I visited New Haven and the Yale university June 15 this year. If I had known about the crypt I would have tried to take a look at it too. Since my kids and I traveled from Sweden to visit family in Shelton, CT this summer I probably never will have the opportunity to visit the crypt, so thanks again for showing it.

[@ruthshelton1924]

Ergonommajsan If you WANT to see it badly enough I bet you could do it. I hope you have a wonderful safe fun time.

[@jodimerusi3250]

I've lived in CT my entire life (65 yrs), I'm very interested in History and I never knew this existed! Once things ease up with Covid I will definitely be visiting this peaceful place. Thank you for your very respectful tour.

[@QueenSilverChalice]

This was quite the experience to watch and learn from 🙏🖤

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

Thank you for this video this is such a important piece of history and you did it with respect and dignity thank you

[@ptaylor4923]

Good grief, I have never see such old headstones in such good condition. Makes me sick they turned the rest of the cemetery into a park & just discarded the monuments to those people.

[@nancyhopple750]

I am so glad I ran across this . You are correct, this place is amazing and one I never would have thought existed. Thank you for so much for sharing this with us. What wonderful history.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

I uncovered a couple of 1600s headstones in a cemetery still being used. I felt they should have the growth pulled off. Most would have never spotted them. Still pretty legible. Probably a family graveyard at first since they were the oldest and simple but deep carving.

[@AussieFIag]

WOW... That was really interesting. I’m so glad they allow the public in to have a look.

[@jerryumfress8340]

I'm very interested in American history, thanks for presenting this video. I had never heard of this crypt until now

[@mnrdmb7953]

I grew up in New Haven and never knew about the crypt under the church you showed in this video. New haven is well known for Yale University is rich in history and many of our presidents went to this University. Thank you for the video. I have learned sonething new. BLESSINGS

[@truthload]

great video well done I am currently restoring the top of the steeple Tower at this church I have been privileged to go down and see the tombstones myself in the Crypt. truly an amazing and historical place and I am honored to be able to work on this unbelievably historic project. BTW there are names in the bell tower of people who have worked on this in the 50s 60s and 70s. like I said amazing place to work on as I am in historical restoration this was one of the favorites that I have done by far.

[@cricketsong1967]

Is there a list of names anywhere to acknowledge the deceased outside whose stones were removed? Really hoping so!

[@karashea7823]

Wow - I’ve been living in New Haven for 7+ years, and I had no idea this existed. I’ll certainly look into the day and time this Is open to the public. Thank you for the interesting and respectfully done video

[@montgomeryb8094]

This is one of the coolest things I've seen in my life

[@annettedavis2675]

New Haven is amazing ! The History is worth the money.

[@susancote64]

Has anyone added these to Find a Grave for ancestors to know where their ancestors are actually buried?

[@saulreynoso8439]

Thank you so very much, not only for the tour but also for getting directly into the tour and not waisting time in doing so. 👍

[@ruthshelton1924]

Across the street from the Veterans hospital in Baltimore is a big church with a cemetery. It's also where Eger Alan Poe was buried with his wife. There's a grave you look into where a hammic is- a sailor was once buried in the hammic. A general is there in a tomb from the War of 1812. There's folks buried inside under the church but I don't know if anyone can go see that. Near by is where Mr. Poe lived that you can visit & some times they give readings of his works there in a nice red brick building. A lady that once gave readings there was in the upper part of the house & she was by herself when she said out loud how she hated Poe s work & a chair suddenly few at her- She left very quickly & never came back to pick up her check. When you go through the church gate a big white monument for Poe is right there on the right side- but as you get to about the middle of the cemetery close to the church side is a headstone with Poe s name on it with a crow on it. I wonder just how big the whole cemetery was back in the day before the modern streets were built & all.

[@robertsettle2590]

That's no crow. It is a RAVEN!!!

[@ruthshelton1924]

You were very respectful & informative. Very well done once again. It's nice to see that people respect those who have passed on. God bless those buried there & I hope they are resting peacefully.

[@patbowman8333]

Great job!

[@dawne.colonese8380]

Great tour and so interesting. When I worked at Yale Univesity, I took my team to the New Haven Crypt for a lunch time field trlp. So much fun!

[@ohshortness9133]

I’m from new haven and I heard those 1,000 ppl that are not identified were slaves. Glad that I found this video been hearing about this for years didn’t think they’ll let anyone in.

[@Ashley-1917]

Do you remember that one time they found skeletons in the roots of an upturned tree? Do you know if its related?

[@ohshortness9133]

@@Ashley-1917 yeah I think it’s related

[@arnepianocanada]

I appreciate both your tone of dignified respect and that so many others praise it too. You represent and foster the best in the online community.

[@triggernutsy1]

just for fun i googled sarah trowbridge,and there is a sara trowbridge living in conn. and is on the u.s olympic rowing team

[@ruthshelton1924]

triggernutsy1 That's very cool! Maybe you could or we could write to her & tell her about the place under this church.

[@triggernutsy1]

i thought about that too,but i wasnt sure how common that last name is,i love hearing about my family history,she may like to know

[@tonibercha7045]

Such a great video! I appreciate how respectful and informative you are.

[@chiresehoskie4473]

I've lived in New Haven all my life and never knew this is in that building.

[@somairarose9730]

Let’s go check it out ! 😂

[@marykimbro70]

A respectful, straightforward presentation. A certain group of youtubers could definitely learn from you.

[@BobbieXxoo]

I can't believe people would actually build, bulldoze or whatever over a cemetery! That's someone's last bodily earth connection. Disgusts me n breaks my heart! 🖤

[@gennymikel4296]

Unfortunately it happens all the time. Boot hill is under a freeway.

[@tylermoses7829]

you realize we wouldn't have anywhere to live in the world without doing so....right?

[@SHAWNTESH]

I can honestly say I have never seen a cemetery like this one before. Thank you for showing us a tour and it was a very nice video as well.