'Voices From Edgell Grove Cemetery': A Spooky Halloween Tradition In Framingham

FRAMINGHAM, MA—This tradition began at the Old Burying Ground but has since moved to the "garden cemetery," which is modeled after Mount Auburn in Cambridge.

Join the Framingham History Center for a spooky Halloween event called "Voices From Edgell Grove Cemetery" on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 5 p.m. at the cemetery at 53 Grove St.

This is who you'll hear from, according to the Framingham History Center: Mary Eames who was the first person interred at Edgell Grove; mapmaker—Warren Nixon; General George Gordon and his wife Lizzie; historian, Josiah Temple, and a Revolutionary War soldier who died of smallpox and was reinterred in the soldier’s lot before developers destroyed his original grave behind Framingham’s “pest house”. There are others who are waiting to tell you their tales, but we don’t want to spoil their surprise!

Content is most suited for ages 8+ and wear appropriate footwear for hilly terrain. Refreshments following the tour at Plymouth Church.

Tickets are $10/FHC members, $15/non-members, $20/family, and $5/ages 8-18. Purchase tickets below or mail checks to FHC P.O. Box 2032, Framingham, MA 01703. Tickets may be purchased on the day of event.

Photo and information via Framingham History Center