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Boston, Massachusetts
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Established in 1659, it follows only King's Chapel Burying Ground in age.
The cemetery is the final resting place for notable figures such as Increase Mather and Cotton Mather, influential Puritan ministers.
British troops stationed there to bombard Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.
The burying ground includes a section known as the 'African Burial Ground,' where many free and enslaved African Americans were laid to rest.
The carvings range from skulls and crossbones to cherubs, illustrating shifts in religious and cultural perspectives.
Many stones feature poetic inscriptions that offer insights into the lives and beliefs of colonial Bostonians.
This historic cemetery is one of the 16 official sites on the trail, which highlights key locations from the American Revolution.
Ongoing preservation projects aim to maintain the integrity of the gravestones and the landscape for future generations.
