Somerville’s May 2023 Preservation Month: Docent Openings

On May 1, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission present May 2023 Preservation Month.

Events honoring Somerville’s history and historic assets. All events are open to the public, ADA accessible, and rain or shine.

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Milk Row Cemetery open to the public this weekend

On July 9, 2014, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

milk rowWondering about the history or residents of this Somerville Avenue Cemetery? Come learn more from volunteer docents dressed in historic period clothing this weekend. The small historic site, established in 1804, is usually closed to the public except for two annual events in May and October. On Sunday, July 13 and Monday, July 14, volunteers will be on hand at the site for any interested community members to learn about the Somerville residents buried at Milk Row. The Cemetery will be open on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., and Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.

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