Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-5517
www. mountauburn. org • 617-547-7105
NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID LEOMINSTER, MA PERMIT NO. 17
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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