Portrait Stones of Burial Hill

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society invites the public to a free tour of Burial Hill to be held Saturday, May 5 at 1 p.m. Examine Burial Hill's superlative collection of rare 18th and early 19th century portrait stones. These unusual grave markers feature carved images of graciously attired people not unlike painted portraiture, right down to tiny details of dress, hairstyle, and posture. Learn about this special genre of gravestone art on a one-hour walking tour with Dr. Donna Curtin.

Portrait Stones of Burial Hill is part of the Antiquarian Society's new program, Burial Hill: History in Progress that will continue through the year 2020. Each year the Society will present a series of history expeditions on Burial Hill, one of America's oldest and most significant burying grounds. Tours will be offered on the first Saturday of every month at 1 pm (excepting January). Local historians Peg Baker, Stephen O'Neill and Karin Goldstein join Antiquarian Director Donna Curtin as tour guides, sharing their individual expertise on a range of topics.

Tours meet at the main Burial Hill stairway; no reservations are required for individuals and families. Participants may traverse steep and slippery slopes; please wear appropriate shoes. Severe weather may cancel tour; updates will be posted on the Plymouth Antiquarian Society website.

For more information contact pasm@verizon.net or call 508-746-0012. For a full listing of upcoming tours, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org