Beyond the Gates: A Cemetery Explorer’s Guide is a blog hosted by The Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery written and researched by Corinne Elicone and Zoë G. Burnett. Inspired by Andrew Kull’s New England Cemeteries; a Collector’s Guide, our intention … Continue reading →

It’s 1620, and a group of religious English radicals arrive on the shores of the New World in a small, smelly, wooden floating world. Or at least, it’s new to them. Immediately, they will need a place to bury their dead. Continue reading →

An incredible diversity of wildlife thrives at Mount Auburn Cemetery – thanks in large part to our Urban Ecology and Citizen Science initiatives. And our goal is to keep making this habitat even better. We have a talented team of … Continue reading →

Download a Self-Guided Walk in Mount Auburn Cemetery to Commemoratethe 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified granting women the right to vote. Learn about the women buried at … Continue reading →