Wellesley Village Church Burial Ground Walking Tour

Name: Wellesley Village Church Burial Ground Walking Tour
Start: 2025-04-26T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-26T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Wellesley Village Church

Schedule

Sat Apr 26 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Wellesley Village Church | Wellesley, MA

Meet at Wellesley Village Church Burial Ground
Church Street, Wellesley, MA
Event is free for members, $10 for non-members.
Join the Wellesley Historical Society for a guided walking tour of the Village Church Burial Grounds, where history and mystery come together. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, discover Wellesley’s role in this pivotal time and explore the final resting place of those who lived through it.
The tour highlights the stories of eleven Revolutionary War veterans believed to be buried here—though their exact whereabouts remain a topic of debate. Established in 1777, the cemetery offers a glimpse into the town’s past, from its earliest burials to the enduring legacy of those who shaped its history.
This one-hour tour is open to the public and offered in partnership with historical societies in Framingham, Holliston, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, and Wellesley. Check our partner websites for additional programs that connect local history to the broader story of the Revolution.
Reserve your spot today and uncover the Revolutionary past hidden in Wellesley’s oldest burial ground.