A Good Neighbor: John Chipman Gray the Elder

By Karen Falb Mount Auburn Cemetery and the nearby Larchwood Neighborhood (Fig. 1) have a history going back to the Cemetery’s founding in 1831. At that time, the neighborhood was an estate owned by John Chipman Gray (1793-1881), a state … Continue reading
Cambridge Discovery Day: Notable Women of Cambridge
Join Visitor Services Assistant Jim Gorman for this walking tour of the Cemetery recognizing contributions that women from Cambridge have made to our neighborhood and our lives. Take a look at the full list of events happening on Cambridge Discovery … Continue reading
Discover Mount Auburn
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 … Continue reading
Discover Mount Auburn
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 … Continue reading