The Celtic Crosses of Mount Auburn Walking Tour

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Mount Auburn Cemetery | Cambridge, MA

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Join Mount Auburn volunteer docent Ginny Brady on this walking tour.
About this Event

Mount Auburn Cemetery has a diverse collection of Celtic crosses throughout its 175 acres. Have you ever wondered what the symbols on a Celtic Cross mean? Why would an individual decide to have a Celtic cross as a monument for their final resting spot? Come explore the various monuments, learn about the symbolism and history of the ornamentation of these crosses, as well as the individuals that rest beneath these fascinating monuments here at Mount Auburn.


Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the . Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the .

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Refunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives.

If Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded.

*This policy excludes special events. Refund policies for special events will be listed directly on their event page. Exchanges are only applicable to events with multiple occurrences.


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Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, United States

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