Stories in Stone Graveyard Tour

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Buckman Tavern | Lexington, MA

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Visit over three centuries of Lexington's mortuary art on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground.
About this Event

Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. Beautiful gravestone artwork - from skulls and crossbones to willow trees and urns - reveal how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death. Discover how mortuary art has changed over time, and meet some of Lexington's most famous inhabitants along the way!

Leaves from Buckman Tavern; total walking distance about one mile.

Limited to 20 people. Ticket sales end at 6 PM the evening before the tour.

$10 members, $15 nonmembers

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Where is it happening?

Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, United States

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Tickets

USD 10.00 to USD 17.85

Lexington Historical Society

Host or Publisher Lexington Historical Society

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