What: 3rd Annual Tombstone Tour, Bennington Street Cemetery
When: Sat, Oct 26 • 2:00 PM
Where:Bennington Street Cemetery
The East Boston Museum and Historical Society invites the public to mark Halloween by attending the Third Annual Tombstone Tour of the Bennington Street Cemetery on Saturday, October 26, 2024, between 1 and 5 p.m. Guided tours will be offered by the Historical Society at 2 and 4 p.m., and self-guided exploration of the cemetery is open between 1 and 5 p.m.
The event will feature the history of East Boston’s oldest cemetery, the people buried there, and maybe even a ghost story. The Tombstone Tour is free to the public, and refreshments will be provided.
The Bennington Street Cemetery was established in 1838 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The entrance to the cemetery is located on Bennington Street between Swift Street and Harmony Street.
The East Boston Museum and Historical Society is a local volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich and diverse history of East Boston and its people. More information on the organization and its work is available on the EBMHS website.