What's The Oldest Monument In The Boston Public Garden? The Story Behind "The Good Samaritan."

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July 24, 2025 / 5:59 AM EDT

The Boston Public Garden, the first botanical garden in the country, was established in 1837. It's home to several iconic monuments, like the George Washington Equestrian statue, the Make Way for Ducklings sculptures and the Japanese stone lantern. But a lesser-known monument predates them all.

When quizzed on which statue in the garden is the oldest, Boston resident Mike Sambeck said, "I would assume the ducklings."

Amber, a tourist visiting from Seattle, could only muster a chuckle. "I have no idea."

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