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History Highlight: The Sphinx

Hewn from a single block of granite, the Sphinx carved by Martin Milmore, sits opposite Bigelow Chapel. Continue reading
History Highlight: The Egyptian Gateway

FROM THE ARCHIVES: MONUMENTS ON THE MOVE: Part I The Egyptian Gateway By Kathleen M. Fox, Volunteer Researcher, Mount Auburn Historical Collections People have been fascinated by how gigantic blocks of stone got moved ever since Stonehenge was discovered … Continue reading
Symbols and Meanings of Victorian Funerary Art Bibliography
An Invitation to Help Transcribe Our History — From Home!

Mount Auburn is pleased to announce an exciting new transcription project that welcomes your participation in making our history more accessible. The Cemetery’s Historical Collections & Archives staff have preserved our most significant archival documents, but many of these are … Continue reading