Evergreen Cemetery

Evergreen Cemetery is a historic burial ground located in Brighton near Chestnut Hill Reservoir, featuring winding paths, stone monuments, and traditional landscaping spread across its grounds. The layout includes quiet areas for reflection with various styles of memorials and grave markers arranged throughout the property.

The cemetery was established in 1850 by Brighton when the earlier burial ground on Market Street reached capacity in 1764 and required replacement. This new site supported Boston's growth as the city needed additional burial space for its expanding population.

The grounds serve as a resting place for generations of Boston residents whose names and stories are preserved in stone. Walking through, visitors encounter monuments that connect them to the city's past and its people.

The grounds are accessible by foot and open throughout most of the year, though visiting hours vary by season. Wear sturdy shoes since the winding paths cross uneven terrain and areas with natural stone outcrops.

The grounds feature natural outcrops of Roxbury puddingstone, a distinctive red and brown geological formation native to the Boston region. These exposed rock formations are scattered throughout the property and create an unexpected geological element within the cemetery.