Two walking tours of Bell Rock Cemetery for America’s 250th

The Malden Historical Society was delighted to announce, as part of the City of Malden’s celebrations around America’s 250th birthday, two free walking tours of Malden’s historic Bell Rock Cemetery. The tours will take place on Sunday, April 12, at 1:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 19, at 1:00 p.m. These tours — written and led by local historian and Malden Historical Society board member Mark Linehan — are brand-new tours of Bell Rock Cemetery, focusing primarily on Malden’s veterans of the American Revolution and Malden’s role in both the conflict and in the creation of our nation.

Located at 60 Medford St., Bell Rock Cemetery (formerly known as the Old Burying Ground at Sandy Bank) dates back to before Malden’s establishment in 1649 and is the final resting place of many of Malden’s early settlers and prominent figures. As one of the oldest burying grounds in the country, Bell Rock Cemetery serves as a window into the rich history of the city and its role in early Massachusetts.

Thanks to a Malden Community Connections grant from the City of Malden, the Malden Historical Society is able to offer these walking tours completely free of charge. The tour will be approximately one and a half hours long, rain or shine, and will begin at the Green Street entrance. Due to subject matter, the tour is appropriate only for ages 10 and older. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. For more information, please email li**********@***il.com or in**@*********************ty.org.

Stay tuned for more events taking place in the next couple of months to celebrate the 250^th anniversary of American independence!