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Tag: Henry A.S. Dearborn

  • Wednesday, August 12, 5:30 pm – Summer Walk at Forest Hills Cemetery with Anthony Sammarco

    Forest Hills’ founder, Henry A.S. Dearborn, was a civic leader with expertise in law and politics, as well as in landscape design and horticulture. The first president of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Dearborn, along with others, helped shape the rural garden cemetery movement in the United States. Join Anthony Sammarco for a walking tour celebrating Dearborn and other prominent 19th century horticulturists buried at Forest Hills Cemetery including Samuel Downer, John Richardson and Thaddeus Clapp.

    Meet on Wednesday, August 12 at 5:30 at Main Gate, 95 Forest Hills Avenue in Jamaica Plain. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water; this is a ninety (90) minute walk (with frequent stops) over varied terrain. $10 per person, sponsored by Forest Hills Cemetery and the Forest Hills Educational Trust. For more information call 617-524-0128.

  • Sunday, July 12, 2 pm – Horticulture Walking Tour of Forest Hills

    Forest Hills’ founder, Henry A.S. Dearborn, was a civic leader with expertise in law and politics, as well as in landscape design and horticulture. The first president of the Massachusetts Horticulture Society, Dearborn, along with others, helped shape the rural garden cemetery movement in the United States. Join Anthony Sammarco, author of more than 50 books on Boston history, for a walking tour celebrating Dearborn and other prominent 19th century horticulturists buried at Forest Hills Cemetery.

    Meet at Main Gate. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water; this is a 2-hour walk (with frequent stops) over varied terrain. Admission: $9.  For more information, and to register, log on to www.foresthillstrust.org.