The Historical Collections Department is pleased to respond to a range of research requests about the history of Mount Auburn and the rural cemetery movement. The Cemetery also offers services to assist with genealogical research. Learn more: >> GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH … Continue reading →

Mount Auburn Cemetery maintains a unique and historically significant Archive containing burial records dating back to 1831 for over 100,000 individuals. Mount Auburn Cemetery is pleased to assist you with genealogy and research requests. Genealogical researchers do not have access … Continue reading →

by Meg L. Winslow and Melissa Banta In 2013, Mount Auburn was honored to be the first cemetery ever awarded a Museums for America collections stewardship grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The grant provided conservation … Continue reading →

The 9th Annual Cambridge Open Archives: “Living and Dying in Cambridge” A Rare Opportunity to View Mount Auburn’s Archival Materials Can you imagine having the chance to examine an amazing selection of primary documents, ephemera, and photographs while discussing the history … Continue reading →