Black Burials and Memory at Dorchester North Cemetery

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

Dorchester North Burying Ground | Boston

Shirley-Eustis House
Publisher/HostShirley-Eustis House
Black Burials and Memory at Dorchester North Cemetery
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Unearth the history of enslavement and the complexity of memory at one of Boston's oldest cemeteries.
About this Event

This in-person talk explores the physical and symbolic landscape of Dorchester North. Public historian Sarah Jackson will discuss the artistic traditions, burial practices, and spatial politics that shaped the cemetery’s landscape, with a focus on how Black presence has been both marked and overlooked.

A $10 donation per person is suggested.

Please note: this event will be held outside, rain or shine. Please dress appropriately.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dorchester North Burying Ground, 585 Columbia Road, Boston, United States

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