The Granary Burying Ground in Massachusetts is the city of Boston's third-oldest cemetery, founded in 1660 and located on Tremont Street. It is the …
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Feb 10, 2025
I checked the opening times of the cemetery before going, but arrived to find it closed with no explanation which was a shameFull review by Gioia R
Dec 26, 2024
Great for a quick walk through and visit to see some really cool old gravestones and the graves of some very important people in the revolutionary era.Full review by Bellsc22
Oct 11, 2024
An important historic cemetery in downtown Boston, next to the Common. It was absolutely full of tour groups and other tourists, so much so that we did not linger in the crowds. Lots of colonial fo…Full review by Thomas V
Can you do gravestone rubbings? My hubby is a HUGE fan of Adams and I know this would be an awesome keepsake to be framed when we return home!
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You are only allowed to walk along the outside edges of the rows, not between them and rubbings aren't allowed at any of the cemeteries in town. There are some really cool stones …
You are only allowed to walk along the outside edges of the rows, not between them and rubbings aren't allowed at any of the cemeteries in town. There are some really cool stones though.
Is there an index and plot map for locating individuals buried there? I have many ancestors buried there and am limited in my walking. Are there benches for resting?
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There isn't an index at the burying ground but you can use the historic burying grounds website to locate specific individuals. There are no benches from my recollection but it isn't a …
There isn't an index at the burying ground but you can use the historic burying grounds website to locate specific individuals. There are no benches from my recollection but it isn't a large burying ground.
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