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SUMMARY:Cemetery Symbolism Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Every gravestone tells a story—if you know how to read it.\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into the rich visual language of the Victorian-era cemetery and uncover the meanings hidden in Mount Auburn’s landscape that shaped 19th-century memorial art and mourning culture. \nTogether\, we’ll examine how changing attitudes toward death\, remembrance\, religion\, and nature influenced the design of monuments and landscapes in America’s garden cemeteries. Along the way\, participants will learn to “read” gravestones and memorials while gaining insight into the social and cultural values of the era. \nPerfect for newcomers and longtime cemetery enthusiasts alike\, this hour-long twilight walk offers an accessible introduction to the meanings and artistry behind cemetery symbolism. \nComfortable walking shoes recommended. \nCheck-in at the Egyptian Revival Gateway Plaza \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/cemetery-symbolism-walking-tour-2/2026-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Art,Death and Grief Education,History
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SUMMARY:[Virtual] Archival Silences: Uncovering Queer Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual panel discussion on uncovering LGBTQ+ stories in archives and historical collections. \n\n\n\n\nArchives preserve traces of the past\, but those traces are shaped by who was able to document their lives\, what institutions chose to preserve\, and the language used to describe them. For LGBTQ+ people—particularly those who lived before contemporary identities and terminology existed—the historical record can be fragmentary\, ambiguous\, or silent. \nJoin Mount Auburn Cemetery and Queer History Boston for a conversation about the challenges and possibilities of uncovering queer stories in the archives. Our panelists will consider how historians\, archivists\, artists\, and community researchers interpret the evidence that survives—and how they navigate the gaps\, uncertainties\, and assumptions that come with it. \nModerator: \nCorinne Elicona has worked at Mount Auburn for nine years in many different roles including natural burial volunteer\, administration assistant\, and crematory operator. She is currently Mount Auburn’s Associate Director of Education & Visitor Services\, working on creating educational content on Mount Auburn; its history\, landscape\, and legacy. She is passionate about fostering a positive discourse around death and promoting education around end-of-life choices and equity so that everyone can experience a good death. \n\nPanelists: \nSara Jordenö is an award-winning visual artist\, filmmaker\, curator\, and researcher based in Boston. Their interdisciplinary practice explores memory\, testimony\, collaboration\, and the ethics of representation through film\, public art\, and archival research. Jordenö is currently a 2026–27 Artist-in-Residence at Mount Auburn Cemetery\, where their project explores queer memory and the fear of erasure after death. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoan Ilacqua is the Executive Director of Queer History Boston. Through her work collecting oral histories\, preserving archival records\, and sharing personal stories\, Joan’s work ensures that communities that have been on the margins of history are centered. She serves on the Community Archives Collaborative Steering Committee and the City of Boston’s Commemoration Commission. Joan is a graduate of UMass Boston’s Public History master’s program\, and earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Puget Sound. In her free time\, Joan likes to read queer romance novels\, play Magic the Gathering with her wife\, and design subversive cross-stitch patterns. You can learn more about Joan’s work at ilacquajoan.com. \nHilary Clifford has been working as an archivist for over 10 years and came to Mount Auburn Cemetery as the Digital Archivist for the Historical Collections and Archives in February of 2026. Most recently she was head archivist for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Los Angeles and served on the Advisory Committee for The LGBT Community Center Archives in New York. Originally from Grafton\, MA\, she is excited to be back in her home state and working at such an important cultural institution. \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/virtual-archival-silences-uncovering-queer-stories/
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,History
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SUMMARY:Chasing Beauty: A Conversation with Natalie Dykstra and Curator Meg Winslow
DESCRIPTION:Join author\, Natalie Dykstra\, and Curator\, Meg Winslow\, to learn about the life and legacy of Isabella Stewart Gardner \n\n\n\n\nMount Auburn Cemetery will host a conversation between Natalie Dykstra\, author of Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner\, and Meg Winslow\, Senior Curator of Historical Collections & Archives at Mount Auburn Cemetery this October. \nA presentation on the research and writing process of Chasing Beauty will be followed by a conversation on collaboration with Mount Auburn and what makes a biography come alive. \nAbout Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Natalie Dykstra \nThe vivid and masterful story of Isabella Stewart Gardner—creator of one of America’s most stunning museums—an American original whose own life was remade by art. Includes archival photos of Isabella’s world\, museum\, and the art she collected. \nAn extraordinary achievement of storytelling and scholarship\, Chasing Beauty illuminates the fascinating ways the museum and its holdings can be seen as a kind of memoir\, dazzling and haunting\, created with objects instead of words and displayed per Isabella’s wishes in the exact placements she initially curated. \nFrom award-winning author Natalie Dykstra\, Chasing Beauty is the story of the complex and singular woman behind one of the most fascinating museums in the nation and the world—a tale of beauty and loss\, grit and American self-invention. \nAbout Natalie Dykstra \nNatalie Dykstra is the author of Clover Adams: A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life\, which won a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship and was a finalist for the 2013 Massachusetts Book Award. Her recent book Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner has received a New England Society of New York Book Award and the Marfield Prize\, the national award for arts writing. Her work has been supported by a Public Scholars grant from the NEH and an inaugural Robert and Ina Caro Research Fellowship from the Biographers International Organization. She has been an honorary fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society since 2011. She is an emerita professor of English at Hope College and a current scholar-in-residence at Brandeis University. She lives with her husband near Boston. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/https-www-eventbrite-com-e-chasing-beauty-a-conversation-with-natalie-dykstra-and-curator-meg-winslow-tickets-1996240583322affoddtdtcreator/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,History
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SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. \n\n\n\n\nMount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nCheck-in outside Story Chapel \nCapacity: 40 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-walking-tour-5/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T143000
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SUMMARY:Don't tumble my dickey: Fanny Fern\, N. P. Willis\, and their Literary Circle Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Nathaniel Parker Willis and his sister\, who wrote under the pen name Fanny Fern\, were two of the most popular writers of the 19th century. This walking tour with literary historian Rob Velella explores their literary and journalism careers\, both marked by controversy and rivalry\, and their connections to other writers\, publishers\, and reformers.\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n\n_________________________________________________________________________________ \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/10985/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. \n\n\n\n\nMount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nCheck-in outside Story Chapel \nCapacity: 40 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T150000
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SUMMARY:Bigelow Chapel Open House
DESCRIPTION:Explore Mount Auburn’s first chapel\, originally constructed in the 1840’s. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the Chapel and point out some of its most interesting features. Drop-in between 10am-3pm.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/bigelow-chapel-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Symbolism Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Every gravestone tells a story—if you know how to read it.\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into the rich visual language of the Victorian-era cemetery and uncover the meanings hidden in Mount Auburn’s landscape that shaped 19th-century memorial art and mourning culture. \nTogether\, we’ll examine how changing attitudes toward death\, remembrance\, religion\, and nature influenced the design of monuments and landscapes in America’s garden cemeteries. Along the way\, participants will learn to “read” gravestones and memorials while gaining insight into the social and cultural values of the era. \nPerfect for newcomers and longtime cemetery enthusiasts alike\, this hour-long twilight walk offers an accessible introduction to the meanings and artistry behind cemetery symbolism. \nComfortable walking shoes recommended. \nCheck-in outside Story Chapel \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/cemetery-symbolism-walking-tour/2026-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Art,Death and Grief Education,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T143000
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SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. \n\n\n\n\nMount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nCheck-in outside Story Chapel \nCapacity: 40 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. \n\n\n\n\nMount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nCheck-in outside Story Chapel \nCapacity: 40 people \nRegister Now >>\n… \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T190000
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Symbolism Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Every gravestone tells a story—if you know how to read it.\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into the rich visual language of the Victorian-era cemetery and uncover the meanings hidden in Mount Auburn’s landscape that shaped 19th-century memorial art and mourning culture. \nTogether\, we’ll examine how changing attitudes toward death\, remembrance\, religion\, and nature influenced the design of monuments and landscapes in America’s garden cemeteries. Along the way\, participants will learn to “read” gravestones and memorials while gaining insight into the social and cultural values of the era. \nPerfect for newcomers and longtime cemetery enthusiasts alike\, this hour-long twilight walk offers an accessible introduction to the meanings and artistry behind cemetery symbolism. \nComfortable walking shoes recommended. \nCheck-in outside Story Chapel \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/cemetery-symbolism-walking-tour/2026-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Art,Death and Grief Education,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
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CREATED:20260306T202356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T152802Z
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SUMMARY:What Monuments Remember — and What They Forget: A Juneteenth Walk
DESCRIPTION:**This tour has been cancelled due to inclement weather**\n\n\n\n\nWhat do monuments teach us about slavery\, emancipation\, and the long struggle for civil rights? \n\n\n\n\nIn honor of Juneteenth\, join us at Mount Auburn Cemetery for a walking tour that explores how public memory is constructed in stone\, landscape\, and story. \nJuneteenth\, now a national holiday\, commemorates June 19\, 1865\, when Union troops arrived in Texas to enforce the freedom promised by the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier—revealing the gap between the declaration of freedom and its lived reality. \nThis tour explores the lives and memorials of individuals connected to the long struggle for freedom and civil rights\, including authors\, abolitionists\, activists\, and political leaders. As we move through the cemetery landscape\, we’ll also examine how monuments shape public memory—sometimes clarifying the past\, and sometimes simplifying it. \n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/what-monuments-remember-and-what-they-forget-a-juneteenth-walk/
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T183000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ Pride Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Pride Month 2026 and exploring the tapestry of Boston’s LGBTQ past and present. \n\n\n\n\nCelebrated\, scandalous\, and unknown: meet some of the fascinating figures of Boston’s LGBTQ past on a walk led by docent and historian Robin Hazard Ray. We will visit the resting places of Senator Charles Sumner\, actress Charlotte Cushman\, poet Amy Lowell\, and painter George Hawley Hallowell\, among others\, in recognition of Pride Month 2026. \nOn our walk\, we will be joined by Queer History Boston\, a community archives that has documented\, preserved\, and shared histories of Boston and New England’s LGBTQ+ communities since 1980. \n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/lgbtq-pride-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260520T174831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T174850Z
UID:10000565-1781442000-1781447400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQ Pride Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Pride Month 2026 and exploring the tapestry of Boston’s LGBTQ past and present. \n\n\n\n\nCelebrated\, scandalous\, and unknown: meet some of the fascinating figures of Boston’s LGBTQ past on a walk led by docent and historian Robin Hazard Ray. We will visit the resting places of Senator Charles Sumner\, actress Charlotte Cushman\, poet Amy Lowell\, and painter George Hawley Hallowell\, among others\, in recognition of Pride Month 2026. \nOn our walk\, we will be joined by Queer History Boston\, a community archives that has documented\, preserved\, and shared histories of Boston and New England’s LGBTQ+ communities since 1980. \n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/lgbtq-pride-walk/
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260520T184429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T172134Z
UID:10000567-1781287200-1781290800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Cemetery Symbolism Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Every gravestone tells a story—if you know how to read it.\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into the rich visual language of the Victorian-era cemetery and uncover the meanings hidden in Mount Auburn’s landscape that shaped 19th-century memorial art and mourning culture. \nTogether\, we’ll examine how changing attitudes toward death\, remembrance\, religion\, and nature influenced the design of monuments and landscapes in America’s garden cemeteries. Along the way\, participants will learn to “read” gravestones and memorials while gaining insight into the social and cultural values of the era. \nPerfect for newcomers and longtime cemetery enthusiasts alike\, this hour-long twilight walk offers an accessible introduction to the meanings and artistry behind cemetery symbolism. \nComfortable walking shoes recommended. \nCheck-in outside Story Chapel \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/cemetery-symbolism-walking-tour/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Art,Death and Grief Education,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T153000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260406T145719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T145719Z
UID:10000557-1781100000-1781105400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Mount Auburn Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 10th from 2pm-3:30pm as we discuss H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald. \n\nJoin us June 10th in Story Chapel for a discussion of the memoir\, “H is for Hawk” by Helen Macdonald. For any questions or concerns\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org \n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/mount-auburn-book-club-2/
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T143000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20250212T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160722Z
UID:10000555-1780750800-1780756200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-introductory-walking-tour-11/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260502T172711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T140605Z
UID:10000562-1779494400-1779753599@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us Memorial Day Weekend as we remember those who died serving in the armed forces. Complimentary Flags are available at the main vehicular entrance while supplies last. Flags are intended to be placed at a grave of a veteran. \nOn Sunday\, May 24\, Bigelow Chapel will be open from 10 AM – 2 PM for quiet reflection and to learn more about the history and architecture of the Chapel and the nearby Sphinx which is a memorial to the Civil War.  There will also be a pop-up gift shop in the glass gathering room. \nOn Saturday\, May 23 and Monday\, May 25\, Story Chapel will be open 9 AM – 4:30 PM for quiet reflection and to learn more about the many facets of Mount Auburn.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/10466/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260227T211211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184211Z
UID:10000477-1778779800-1778788800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Laurel Circle Lecture Series: Dr. W. John Kress
DESCRIPTION:To Know Our Trees: A lecture by Dr. W. John Kress \nJoin us for the Laurel Circle Lecture Series: with Dr. W. John Kress\, Smithsonian Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus. \nDr. W. John Kress is Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. He was Curator of Botany for over thirty years and formerly served as the Interim Under Secretary for Science at the Smithsonian and Director of Science in the Grand Challenges Consortia at the institution. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early to experience the beauty of the spring canopy and explore the grounds in bloom. \n5:30pm – 6:30pm: Reception and Book Signing \nEnjoy a reception in the Bigelow Chapel Glass Wing\, as well as the opportunity to get a copy of Smithsonian Trees of North America signed by Dr. Kress. Books must be purchased in advance through this Eventbrite page – available as an add-on. \n6:30pm – 8:00pm: Keynote lecture and Q&A \nDr. Kress will deliver a keynote lecture followed by a Q&A with Vice President of Horticulture Ronnit Bendavid-Val. \nThank you to our sponsors! \n\nCandace Young\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/https-www-eventbrite-com-e-laurel-circle-lecture-series-dr-w-john-kress-tickets-1983384941752affoddtdtcreatorkeep_tldtrue/
CATEGORIES:History,Horticulture,Members,Nature,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T153000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260406T145555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T145555Z
UID:10000556-1778076000-1778081400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Mount Auburn Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Book Club of 2026! This month’s book is Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Natalie Dykstra.\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/mount-auburn-book-club/
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T143000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20250212T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160722Z
UID:10000554-1777726800-1777732200@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-introductory-walking-tour-11/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T143000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260306T202722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T160920Z
UID:10000480-1777208400-1777213800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:The Undiscovered Country: Shakespeare & Mount Auburn Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” \n\n\n\n\nMany monuments at Mount Auburn are adorned with quotations from the great English poet and playwright\, William Shakespeare\, and several theatre actors are among our distinguished residents. \nJoin Volunteer Docent Susan Zawalich to honor the 462nd birthday of The Bard of Avon (actual birthday is April 23) as we visit the gravesites of Edwin Booth\, Charlotte Cushman and others\, searching out some of the incised quotations\, and reciting some of the memorable words of Shakespeare in our beautiful spring setting. “The readiness is all.” \nCheck-in outside of Story Chapel \nCapacity: 40 people \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/the-undiscovered-country-shakespeare-mount-auburn-walking-tour/
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T143000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20250212T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160722Z
UID:10000466-1775307600-1775313000@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-introductory-walking-tour-11/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260123T154434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T154434Z
UID:10000465-1775237400-1775242800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Legends of the Revolution: Poetical Myth-Making in the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:Literary historian Rob Velella explores how 19th-century writers turned the American Revolution into an enduring national legend.\n\n\n\nIn honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and National Poetry Month\, literary historian Rob Velella examines how 19th-century writers looked back on the Revolution and interpreted it for future generations. Through poetry\, essays\, and popular literature\, these authors reshaped revolutionary figures and events into moral symbols and cultural myths that still influence how we understand the nation’s founding today. \nThe tour will highlight writers buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery and situates their work within a broader literary movement that used imagination and memory to construct a usable past. \n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/legends-of-the-revolution-poetical-myth-making-in-the-19th-century/
CATEGORIES:Art,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T143000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260121T150330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150359Z
UID:10000462-1774098000-1774103400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Celtic Crosses: Irish and Scottish Heritage in Stone
DESCRIPTION:A guided walk exploring the history\, symbolism\, and artistry of Mount Auburn’s collection of Celtic crosses.\n\n\n\nMount Auburn Cemetery is home to a remarkable collection of Celtic crosses that reflect Irish and Scottish heritage in 19th- and early 20th-century New England. This guided walk explores the history and symbolism of the Celtic cross\, why it became a powerful marker of identity in the diaspora\, and the lives of the individuals commemorated by these enduring monuments. \n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by theMassachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/the-celtic-crosses-of-mount-auburn-2/
CATEGORIES:Death and Grief Education,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T143000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20250212T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160722Z
UID:10000456-1772888400-1772893800@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-introductory-walking-tour-11/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20261010T143211
CREATED:20260128T160625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T160625Z
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SUMMARY:Longfellow Birthday Celebration: "Paul Revere's Ride"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this annual program in Story Chapel\, cosponsored by the Longfellow House.\n\n\n\nAs we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding – and the 219th anniversary of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s birth – join us for a timely reexamination of Longfellow’s beloved 1861 poem\, Paul Revere’s Ride. \nThis event will begin with a reading of Paul Revere’s Ride\, and remarks by the staff of Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site. Kristin L. Peszka\, Interpretation & Visitor Services Director at the Paul Revere House\, will then address the historical ride in comparison to Longfellow’s version\, and reflect on Revere’s lasting legacy. \nThe reading will be followed by birthday cake and\, weather permitting\, a visit to the Longfellow family tomb for a brief wreath laying ceremony. \n10:00-11:00 AM Remarks \n11:00-11:30 AM Coffee and cake reception \n11:30-12:00 PM Walk to the Longfellow grave site and wreath laying \nThis program is presented by Mount Auburn Cemetery and Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org. \nMount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives. \nIf Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event\, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded. \n*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/longfellow-birthday-celebration-paul-reveres-ride/
CATEGORIES:Art,History
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SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-introductory-walking-tour-11/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T143000
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SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-introductory-walking-tour-11/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T160722Z
UID:10000453-1765026000-1765031400@mountauburn.org
SUMMARY:Discover Mount Auburn Introductory Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mount Auburn\, designated a National Historic Landmark\, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture\, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history\, monuments\, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\nExperience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free access to all our public programs and discounts on special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or if you have any questions about your membership\, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.
URL:https://mountauburn.org/event/discover-mount-auburn-introductory-walking-tour-11/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 580 Mount Auburn St.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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