Dedication of a headstone for John Fitch founder of Fitchburg and Ashby who died penniless and was buried in the paupers section of the old burial ground in Ashby without a marker. Ashby Historical raised funds to obtain a headstone.

DATE: Saturday, May 16th

TIME: 11 AM – 1 PM

LOCATION: Dedication: Old Burial Ground, Common Road; Open House: Old Engine House, 846 Main Street, , Ashby, MA 01431

This program is offered by the Ashby Historical Society and Fitchburg Historical Society 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!