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
22 | Sweet Auburn