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Historic walking tour “The Poetry of the Bereaved” and Paint Out

Name: Historic walking tour “The Poetry of the Bereaved” and Paint Out
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Fitchburg

A guided walking tour at Dean Hill Cemetery exploring historic gravestone poetry, followed by an open plein air painting and photography session.

Date: Sep 13, 2026
Location: Fitchburg
Status: Recently ended

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Historic walking tour “The Poetry of the Bereaved” and Paint Out

Date: Sep 13, 2026
Location: Fitchburg

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Highlights

Guided tour of 200-year-old slate headstone poetry
Plein air painting and photography session
Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Revolution

The Friends of Fitchburg Cemeteries presents "The Poetry of the Bereaved," a historic walking tour held at Dean Hill Cemetery. The event features guest readers who will share the moving verses inscribed on slate headstones dating back over two centuries. Based on research by Eunice Halbedel, the tour explores the heartbreaking and uplifting poetry found throughout the historic burial ground.

Following the tour, the event transitions into a "Paint Out" session. Local artists and photographers are invited to capture the cemetery's scenery in a plein air setting. While some drawing materials are provided for attendees, participants are encouraged to bring their own artistic supplies. This community event is free to the public and is part of the local celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution.

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Location described by the source: Dean Hill Cemetery; www.sentinelandenterprise.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Fitchburg

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