will share his ideas about why Longfellow still touches the hearts of people today, more than a century after his death. After the program, birthday cake will be served in Story Chapel, and a wreath will be laid at the Longfellow family lot on Indian Ridge Path. Meet in Story Chapel. FREE.
Black-and-white Warbler, May 2008, Mount Auburn Cemetery By John Harrison
Upcoming Events
a Mount Auburn Book Club
Each month, the Mount Auburn Book Club reads a fiction or non-fiction book that relates to one of the Cemetery’ s diverse facets, such as history, horticulture, nature and the lives of those commemorated here. The club meets for approximately one hour on the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM in Story Chapel to share their views and reviews. A complete list of 2009 Book Club selections can be found at www. mountauburn. org. FREE.
a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Birthday Celebration:“ From the Heart”
Saturday, February 28, 10:00 AM
Mount Auburn will mark the poet’ s 202nd birthday at this annual event co-sponsored with the Longfellow National Historic Site. Paul Blandford, former Longfellow National Historic Site educator and a ranger at the site for 15 years, a Winter Tree & Shrub Identification & Signs of Spring
Thursday, March 19, 2:00 PM
This walk on the last day of winter— led by Dave Barnett, President and CEO of Mount Auburn Cemetery— will be an opportunity to observe the early signs of spring’ s arrival and to learn how to identify some of the Cemetery’ s most interesting trees and shrubs. The walk will end with a fun quiz to test what participants have learned. Meet at the Mount Auburn Street Entrance Gate. $ 5 members; $ 10 non-members.
a Understanding Cremation Saturday, April 11, 1:00 PM
The Cemetery’ s Crematory Manager, Walter L. Morrison, Jr., will present a brief overview of cremation and then answer questions about the procedures, costs and options for a permanent placement of cremated remains. The event includes an opportunity to tour Mount Auburn’ s crematory facility. Meet at Bigelow Chapel. FREE.
a Save the Date! Spring Celebration & Open House
Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3
There will be more reason than ever to celebrate the splendor of spring after the snowy winter this year. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the grounds at their most verdant and dazzling and participate in the tours, activities and special events that will highlight Mount Auburn and its many facets. All events during the weekend will be FREE and open to the public. A complete schedule of events will be announced in early April. Details will be posted at www. mountauburn. org and will be announced on the Special Events line at 617-607-1995.
Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mount Auburn Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-5517
www. mountauburn. org • 617-547-7105
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