Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138-5517
www . mountauburn . org • 617-547-7105
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Upcoming Events
Join us for a program this spring or summer . For a complete listing of our upcoming events , visit us online at www . mountauburn . org .
` Discover Mount Auburn Saturday , April 7 , May 5 , June 2 , July 7 , August 4 , September 1 , 1 PM
This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history , monuments , and the lives of those buried here . $ 5 for members / $ 10 for non-members
` Discover Mount Auburn : The Civil War Saturdays , April 21 , May 19 , June 16 , July 21 , August 18 , September 15 , 1 PM
During these special “ Discover Mount Auburn ” walks we will share the stories of those buried here with connections to the war , visit the haunting monuments of those who sacrificed their lives on the front lines , and learn about how the war even shaped the history of Mount Auburn . $ 5 for members / $ 10 for non-members
` North American Trees Sunday , July 1 , 10 AM
Join Visitor Services Assistant Jim Gorman for this summer stroll to explore the beauty , grandeur , and legacy of our native trees . $ 7 for members / $ 12 for non-members .
` Wine Tasting at Washington Tower Thursday , August 16 , 5:30 PM
Savor a hand-picked selection of wines provided by The Magnolia Wine Company of Watertown while enjoying the late-summer beauty of Mount Auburn in the early evening hours . Please register in advance . Free for members / $ 12 for nonmembers .
Photo by Volunteer Ginny Brady-Mann
` Preparing for End-of-Life Issues Tuesday , September 18 , 5:30 PM
Moderated by attorney Rosemary Wilson , a panel of experts will discuss topics ranging from the preparation of basic legal documents and increasing support through personal caregivers , to planning for immediate post-death issues such as funeral and burial . Free .
` Music at Mount Auburn
Join us for these special performances to celebrate Boston ’ s rich musical heritage and the musicians and composers now buried at Mount Auburn . Specific details for each program are available on our website . All music programs are FREE .
Sunday , April 22 at 4 PM : Futura String Quartet New England Conservatory honors string ensemble Futura String Quartet will perform works by Mozart and Beethoven .
Sunday , May 27 at 4 PM : Ray Lam & Yelena Beriyeva Clarinetist Ray Lam and pianist Yelena Beriyeva will present a concert of music by 20th-century American composers during Memorial Day weekend .
Saturday , June 9 , 2 PM : Jean Danton & Thomas Stumpf Soprano Jean Danton and pianist Thomas Stumpf will perform some the beautiful results of collaborations between the musicians and poets now buried at Mount Auburn .
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