Tag: Granary Burying Ground
Explore Boston
“This is Boston, a city with courage, compassion, and strength that knows no bounds.” – Mayor Thomas Menino When my family, friends, and acquaintances travel, I am often asked for recommendations. Since I grew up in Boston’s suburbs and live here again, people ask me for suggestions on what to do when in town. Here goes… […]
Boston: Granary Burying Ground
“History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul.” – Lord Acton When my friend, Elaine, and her boyfriend, Daryl, came to visit me, they wanted to explore Boston‘s history. This included checking out the graves of historical figures in Granary Burial Ground, located along the Freedom Trail. Although I […]