2024 Pine Grove Cemetery Tours

PINE GROVE HISTORY PART 1

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 AT 11AM

Part 1 covers the oldest parts of the cemetery including the sunken gardens, Rhodes chapel, WW1 Burial Grounds, a sweeping view of the Lynn coastline and so much more. Meet at the Boston Street entrance.

LYNN ABOLITIONIST TOUR

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 AT 11AM

This tour covers the city’s contribution to the national movement to end slavery in this country. We will visit the graves of several of the Lynn Abolitionists and tell the story of the abolition movement in Lynn from the 1830’s though the Civil War. Meet at the Boston Street entrance.

PINE GROVE HISTORY PART 2

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 AT 11AM

This tour meets at the Parkland Ave. entrance and describes the rest-ting places of notable figures in Lynn’s history starting in the 1850’s and also discusses the building of the cemetery wall.Meet at the Boston Street entrance.

DAY OF ALL SAINTS PROGRAM IN SPANISH

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2024 AT 11AM

Este evento es para invitar a las familias a compartir una celebración única que ocurre en Guatemala, Los Barriletes Gigantes, es una celebración tradicional del Día de Todos los Santos. La mayoría de la gente sabe que el Día de Muertos, es el 1ro de Noviembre, una famosa tradición de México; pero en Guatemala se celebra el Día de Todos los Santos.

DAY OF ALL SAINTS PROGRAM IN ENGLISH

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2024 AT 11AM

This event is to invite families to share a unique event that happens in Guatemala, Los Barriletes Gigantes, a traditional celebration. Most people know the Day of the Dead on November 1st; a famous tradition in Mexico. However; in Guatemala the celebration is called the Day of All Saints.

Join us for a special family event celebrating Guatemala’s unique tradition of “Barriletes Gigantes” (Giant Kites). While many are familiar with Mexico’s “Day of the Dead” on November 1st, Guatemala celebrates the “Day of All Saints” with colorful giant kites flying high, bringing families and communities together. Enjoy to learn about the traditional food cooked, the rich cultural heritage, and experience the beauty of Guatemala’s ancestral traditions—without leaving the State!

LYNN IN AMERICA’S WARS

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2024 AT 11AM

Lynn sent over 52 men to march on Concord April 19, 1775. We will visit several of their graves as well as those of the Spanish-American War, Civil War, WWI and WWII and the Korean and Gulf War. We will remember Lynn soldiers for their service and their courage and will introduce you to their unique stories.

This program is made possible by the Pine Grove Cemetery Commission

The above information was submitted to us by the City of Lynn Dept. of Public Works.