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    Granary Burying Ground

    4.6 (127 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Resting Place of Samuel Adams.
    Robert D.

    If you love History, or simply just intrigued with the beginnings of this Country you should stop by. In 20 minutes you can the resting place of early American heroes each as Paul Revere, John Hancock and Samuel Adams, etc. A beautiful place for those who began the movement which later became known as The United States of America. God Bless the USA, and may God keep the souls of those who forged her.

    Jo S.

    Easy to find history cemetery on the Freedom Trail. I would say, follow the crowds, the tourist groups and you'll get there fast. It's on Tremont Street. Free to visit, one of the most popular spots on the Freedom Trail. Lots of tourists, but it's a bigger place, so you can avoid some spots and come back later. Shady area, be respectful when walking around. 1660 is the year established for the cemetery. It started as a Granary. Later on, historic figures were buried here: Paul Revere, James Otis, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, victims of the Boston Massacre. Mother Goose, who inspired the character is laid to rest here, we were determined to find the grave, it was a tad hard since the writing on the grave is faded, but alongside other visitors, we succeeded. The "Soul Effigy," a skull is a motif common noticed on headstones, as an after life belief. Well preserved historic cemetery!

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    Ed U.

    Well, it's no Hollywood Forever Cemetery, but no one was expecting any celebrity spotting here anyway. No doubt this is a key pitstop on Boston's Freedom Trail but probably more for what it represents than what it actually is, a timeworn sea of illegible gravestones memorializing the patriots of the American Revolution. Paul Revere is here and so are Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Crispus Attucks, and over 2,300 other people from that era. The cemetery was founded in 1660 and originally part of the Boston Common. The most prominent landmark is the central obelisk erected for Benjamin Franklin's parents (even though Franklin himself is buried in Philadelphia). The rest of the graveyard was relatively nondescript with the lettering on many of the stone tombstones rubbed off over time. Frankly, you have most of the Freedom Trail ahead of you, so you should probably get the lead out. RELATED - Exploring Boston? Here's my collection of places l've tried and reviewed: https://yelp.to/57pful0bhV

    Hoda A.

    Beautiful cemetery, very well kept and interesting history. Come during the day when the doors are open. You come on your own, there is no cost

    Johnny N.

    I go through a phase once every 3 years or so, where I become fascinated by the American Revolution. I become obsessed. I let it consume me. "Oh you wanna slap a 3% stamp tax on us? WELL WE GOING TO WAR THEN." The Founding Fathers were so gangster, ready to lay down their lives in the name of Freedom. All this to say, I was in Boston for the weekend walking the Freedom Trail when we walked into Granary Burying Ground, where many of the OGs lay to rest. Sam Adams, John Hancok, Paul Revere, etc. I absolutely ate up my performance when I played Paul Revere in a 4th grade play about the Revolution, so it was cool to finally meet P. A real full circle moment for me. Being in here was a sobering reality. My problems, at the age of 29 consist of stressing that my last Instagram post didn't do numbers, a cold brew costing $6, and getting upset when Wegmans is out of rotisserie chickens. At the age of 21, Nathan Hale was about to be executed by the British and his last words were "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." I gotta do more. I gotta go harder. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    karina k.

    Very old historical cemetery, where the tombstones you can barely see their names anymore, but Paul Revere and Samuel Adams and Mother Goose is here. It's right near the green and red line station.

    Michael C.

    This is a great start to the freedom trail It was super cool to see Paul Revere's grave and Benjamin Franklin's parents I was a little saddened that we couldn't find john Hancock but We were all over that place so I'm sure we were near it. If you're looking for Paul Revere it's near the back of the cemetery the second to the last row right in the middle you'll see a big white statue with a tombstone a little ways behind it that is shaped like the Washington monument. Revere's grave is actually a small marker about 5 in high, right next to the sidewalk.

    Shula R.

    Located on the Freedom Trail, not far from Boston Commons, this amazing piece of history could very well be passed right by. Nestled among the very busy Boston streets and tall buildings, this cemetery housing some of the most famous founding fathers (and their families) is just smack dab in the middle of the hustle and bustle. This burial site was established in 1660 and the oldest stone I saw was from 1680. It is unreal to think people have been buried there for over 350 years as the city and world has been built up around them. Ben Franklin, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams are a few of the more famous names. There are also victims of the Boston Massacre from 1770 buried on these grounds. Definitely worth a quick (or longer if you have the time) trip in if you are tackling the Freedom Trail. There are a few areas with info along the way and there is usually someone outside with maps and info to be returned on the way out.

    Dani C.

    Woahhhh, it all I gotta say. So much history in such a small space! We spent about 1 hour here. They do close the park so be mindful of hours when visiting. Hidden in the heart of Boston, the Granary Burying Ground is one of the city's oldest and most historic cemeteries, dating back to 1660. Walking through its weathered headstones is like stepping into a time machine, with some of America's most famous Revolutionary figures resting beneath its soil. Here, you'll find the graves of Paul Revere, the famous midnight rider; John Hancock, the boldest signer of the Declaration of Independence; and Samuel Adams, a key figure in the fight for American freedom. Nearby, the Boston Massacre victims rest together, a reminder of the tensions that led to revolution. Even the infamous pirate Captain Kidd is rumored to be buried here--though no one knows for sure! One of the most curious legends of the Granary? It's said to be the resting place of Mary Goose, believed by some to be the real Mother Goose of nursery rhyme fame. Whether myth or reality, it adds to the cemetery's air of mystery and legend. With its towering obelisk marking Benjamin Franklin's parents' grave and its centuries-old slate tombstones adorned with winged skulls and haunting epitaphs, the Granary Burying Ground is a powerful link to Boston's revolutionary past. If you ever visit, take a moment to reflect on the lives that shaped America. After all, history is never as far away as it seems.

    Israel G.

    Wow! It's amazing to see how many important Americans are buried here. I made my way to Boston and kicked off my adventure at the beginning of the Freedom Trail. I picked up a few magnets and snagged a free map from the gift shop. The cool thing is that you can explore the whole trail on your own, and it's all marked with red bricks. Granary is the third stop along the way. We strolled through the cemetery in about 20 minutes. I'm still in awe as I write this about the notable people resting here. There's so much history packed into this place. Definitely a must-visit!

    Ray F.

    I saw a post about this being a quiet, somber and respectful place. I disagree. Many tourists pass through taking pictures on their phones and cameras. Cars and trucks whiz by with planes overhead as people talk over the noise. As for respect, I really don't think the true sense of a classic, somber, and respectful cemetery is evident here. Many buried in this crowded yard changed the world and not just their city sitting on the water. They led the city of Boston to cause grief to a rather powerful monarchy on the other side of the Atlantic who was limiting free commerce. They were a noisy lot to that monarch. In a form of honor, not intended, the noise that surrounds their final resting spot is a different show of respect. All of that noise their dead ears might hear is a side effect of what they fought for. Noise making contraptions made of parts that free commerce provides and stimulates economies all over the planet. Commerce they helped free. Plus the liberty that comes along with that freed trade and commerce. May the noise of what they started continue forever! May those that visit never forget what these brave souls started! When you visit here, keep that in mind. These people should be honored and in an odd way, are. A tip - pay for a guided tour. Some are cheap but go a little higher as you will get what you pay for. You may gain some additional respect for the founding of our freedom and way of life.

    James Otis
    John S.

    Historical cemetery with plenty of great information for tourists. We learned plenty of quality information with great value to us as historians. The only service requested would be removing the scaffolding on one side of the cemetery.

    Eva G.

    Been a while since I've stopped by. History always amazes me and I truly appreciate learning about Boston too. Notables like Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine are buried here. Benjamin Franklin's parents as well. So much precious history.

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    By recommendation from my daughter for our last morning in Boston, we came to this gorgeously…read morelandscaped and well kept cemetery/green space. It is definitely the prettiest, greenest, most walk worthy cemetery I've ever seen! We stopped by the visitor center where a staff recommended a particular way to walk to the Washington tower in the middle and to see Isabella Gardner's grave by Auburn lake. We appreciated the windy, cloudy day with glimpses of sun for our adventure today. Several tombstones were guarded by statues of a favorite family dog. Many were clearly family plots. We climbed up the many winding stairs of the Washington tower for a breathtaking 360 degree panoramic view of Boston and of the greenery below. We'll be back! We only spent an hour here today but could've easily stayed 2-3 just exploring. Highly recommend!

    If you love history, people's stories, city views, and landscaping, go to Mount Auburn Cemetery…read more It's free to explore and only a short bus ride from Harvard. (I walked from campus in 20 minutes.) When you walk in, pop into the main building to use hr restroom and pick up maps of the cemetery. You'll learn the cemetery is the first one in the country intentionally designed as a garden/arboretum too. The map will guide you to monuments and memorials and notable burial sites to abolitionists like Charles Sumner and poets like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. If it's open in the warmer months, climb the Washington Monument for a view of the city. It's closed during the winter, but the hill it's on still offers unobstructed views.

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    I would like to share with everyone the terrible experience I had on October 31, 2025 while…read morevisiting Stanetsky during the funeral of my brother in law. The gathering for the mourners was reserved at Stanetsky funeral Home between 9:45-10:30 am on October 31. The funeral must be taking place at 11am at the Baker St. Jewish Cemetery. But instead of waiting in the Funeral Home until 10:30 the service organizer gave the order to leave funeral home at 10:10! As the result of this disrespectful action to the grieving people many friends and relatives that came at the right time to the Funeral Home missed the gathering and had the problems to find our procession... I found this absolutely insulting to the mourners. I found this problem only after our funeral procession was on the middle way to the cemetery when my friends started to call me and ask where are you?. I have a question for the director of this Home and for the organizer of this funeral: Is it my job as a mourner to check the timekeeping? Why did we not stay until 10:30 as agreed and pay you with a lot of money for that? Do you have a heart and respect for the mourners??? Are you working in the right business? Why did you give the order to leave home before time for 20 minutes????? Because of this insulting action to the mourners, we came to the cemetery ahead of time.! We supposed to stay on the cemetery under very bad weather conditions and wait rabbi there about 30 min!!!!!! until he comes. Rabbi service was also sooooooo bad that all of us could not wait until he stops talking.

    When you are grieving it is so hard to focus on organizing a funeral. Stanetsky Memorial and their…read moreincredible staff went above and beyond to make it as easy as possible. Your care and guidance were invaluable to us! Thank you for everything! Kipnis family

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