The City of Somerville and the
Somerville Historic Preservation Commission announce that on Sunday, June 2,
the historic Milk Row Cemetery on Somerville Avenue (adjacent to the Market
Basket) will be open to the public from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This small historic
site, established in 1804, is usually closed to the public except for two
annual events in May and October. Volunteers dressed in Colonial period clothing
will be on hand to educate visitors about the residents buried at Milk Row, as
far back as Revolutionary times, and their history within the Somerville
community. This volunteer docent program will open the Cemetery on a regular
basis throughout the summer. The groups may also be appreciated as a peaceful
repose for reading and contemplation.
If you are interested in becoming a
Docent, joining a Friends of the Milk Row Cemetery group, or need more information, Please contact Brandon
Wilson at BWilson@somervillema.gov
or 617-625-6600 x 2532, or Barbara Mangum at info@historicsomerville.org or 617-625-5609.
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