Tiptoe Through the Tombstones: Old Hill Burying Ground

The Museum of Old Newbury preserves and interprets the history of “Old Newbury” including Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury from pre-settlement to the present. Founded in 1877, the Museum carries out its mission through the preservation and administration of the Cushing House, the Perkins Engraving Plant, and other historic structures on its High Street campus and furthers its purpose through lectures, exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and research.

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Join Newburyport native and cemetery historian Ghlee Woodworth for a tour of the picturesque Old Hill Cemetery.

Old Hill Burying Ground

Wander through Newburyport’s historic 1729 Old Hill Burying Ground with noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native. Meet Revolutionary War heroes, captains and merchants of Old Newbury, and even a “cool, cool cat” in a stroll around this hilly graveyard. From some of the most ornate early tombstone decoration in New England to the mausoleums of Newburyport’s leading families, Old Hill Burying Ground looks down on the city from its perch above Bartlet Mall. 978-462-2681 - info@newburyhistory.org$15 adults$10 Museum of Old Newbury members

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Tiptoe Through the Tombstones: Old Hill Burying Ground

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