The Genesis of The Experimental Garden at Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn was born from the marriage of two ideas: an ornamental cemetery for the commemoration of the dead and an experimental garden in which to practice the art and science of horticulture.[1] The Cemetery’s founders were members of the … Continue reading
Hobblebush
…We tramped for miles on a wooded walk Where dog-hobble grew on its twisted stalk… -Dana Gioia Recently, while entering the higher end of Sumac Path heading down towards Consecration Dell there were several plants of Hobblebush, Viburnum lantanoides,just … Continue reading
Choreographing New Life and Death: A Conversation with Liz Walker
In 2022, we have welcomed seven Artists-in-Residence to create original works inspired by their experiences at Mount Auburn. Meet choreographer and ballet dancer Liz Walker, whose “Dance of Arrival” will feature a behind-the-scenes preview for members on May 15, 2022 … Continue reading
Commemorating Simon Antranighian
Memorializing local heritage: creating a monument for Mount Auburn’s first Armenian resident Mount Auburn is working with a group of Armenian history and culture advocates to erect a monument to daguerreotypist Simon Antranighian (1827 – 1855), the first known Armenian … Continue reading