Beyond the Gates: A Cemetery Explorer’s Guide to the Old Burying Ground of Groton, MA
Just off the main road going through Groton’s historic town center is the Old Burying Ground, where its citizens were buried since 1678, a period from which wooden markers sadly do not survive. Continue reading
Candle Lighting Service 2020
On the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2020 we gathered virtually for our most important annual tradition, the Candle Lighting Service. For the first time in 28 years, we were not able to be together in person at the Cemetery. Instead, … Continue reading
Beyond the Gates: A Cemetery Explorer’s Guide to Life Forest Conservation Cemetery
Something a little different for our readers today: tombstones turn into trees at a conservation cemetery founded in the year 2020 Continue reading
Open Position: Gardening Intern
POSITION SUMMARY: This working position will provide training and practical experience to a student or recent graduate of an accredited horticulture program. The horticulture apprentice will be involved with the maintenance of numerous gardens and establishment of new plantings throughout … Continue reading