Boston Parks and Recreation Department Receives Federal Grant for Gravestone Conservation at Dorchester North Burying Ground​

~ As one of the oldest burying grounds in Boston, Dorchester North has stood as a testament to the city's early history since its establishment in 1633. Now, thanks to a generous grant from the Historic Preservation Fund and additional funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, this historic landmark will receive much-needed conservation efforts.

The Semiquincentennial grant, administered by the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior, will support a gravestone conservation project at Dorchester North. This project aims to restore and stabilize approximately 150 endangered gravestones, preserving them for future generations to learn from and reflect on.

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Kelly Thomas, from the Historic Burying Grounds Initiative, expressed gratitude for this critical funding. She stated that it will not only help conserve these important pieces of history but also serve as a powerful link to Boston's early days for descendants living across the country and around the world.

Dorchester North Burying Ground is home to some of Dorchester's most prominent founding citizens, including two colonial governors - William Stoughton and William Tailer. Other notable burials include John Foster, Richard Mather, forty unknown Revolutionary War soldiers, and three African-American enslaved people.

For those interested in learning more about this historic site or have any comments or questions about the conservation project, they can contact Kelly Thomas at hbgi@boston.gov or by phone at 617-961-3034. They can also reach out by mail at Boston Parks Department located at 1010 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02118.

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