Curator of Historical Collections & Archives, Mount Auburn Cemetery

Landscape and Commemoration

Mount Auburn is the first American cemetery that purposely combined elements of experimental gardening, magnificent architecture, picturesque landscape design, and access to nature, starting a trend across the nation in the mid-19th century that led to the creation of the first public parks in this country.  As the Curator of Historical Collections and Archives at the Cemetery, Ms. Winslow will discuss Mount Auburn’s creation, history, and original features, as well as its current multifaceted role as a cemetery, arboretum, outdoor museum, and wildlife habitat.