The older portion of the Shawsheen Cemetery, founded in 1849, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is an example of the Rural Cemetery Movement. A guided walking tour of this beautiful cemetery will relate its history and how it came to be a Bedford treasure. Sponsored by the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission.

Registration is not required but those who send an email message to hpc@bedfordma.gov at least a day in advance will receive a notification in the event of delay or cancellation.

DATE: Saturday, May 17th Saturday, May 24th

TIME: 2:00 – 3:00 PM

LOCATION: Shawsheen Cemetery, 1 Shawsheen Road, Bedford, MA 01730

PARKING: Park in the cemetery but please stay off the grass and do not block the roadway.

ACCESS: The walking tour will take place on paved surfaces.

This program is offered by the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!