Syringa vulgaris
… But now, in spring, the buds, flock our trees. Ten million exquisite buds tiny and loud, flaring their petalled wings, bellowing from ashen branches vibrant keys, the chords of spring’s triumph… The song is drink, is color. Come. Now. … Continue reading
Book List: Recommendations for Children’s Books for Young Friends of Mount Auburn
For readers young and old, here are 10 books for children that are by or about Mount Auburn Residents or take place in the Cemetery! These books can be found at your local library or Independent Bookstore such as Porter … Continue reading
New Document Transcription Project: Starting to Use “FromThePage” Software
Welcome to Transcribing Mount Auburn! Our goal is to make the unique history of Mount Auburn Cemetery available to everyone, anywhere in the world. Delve into Mount Auburn’s founding records and help us transcribe handwritten letters and reports, many of … Continue reading
(Free Download) Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery by William A. McEvoy Jr.
This book by William A. McEvoy, Jr. is the result of his four year study of the 23,000+ people (primarily Irish immigrants or their first generation descendants) buried from 1854 to 1920 at the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery, Watertown, MA. … Continue reading