Daffodils at Copp’s Hill Burial Ground – April 2011

Neighborhood Photo: Toppled Tree on Copp’s Hill

A linden tree at the corner of Snow Hill and Hull Streets within Copp‘s Hill Burying Ground was toppled at 5:50 PM on October 7, 2020. Strong winds, lightning, and a brief but heavy downpour cast a dark shadow on Boston and surrounding towns on Wednesday evening. North End resident Tom Schiavoni shared the following Read More…

Life on the Corner: A Copp’s Hill Mystery

The photo I’m sharing today comes from a postcard dated 1908 and depicts the Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. I assume the date is accurate because there is a date written on the card and the New York company that printed the card was in business from 1904-1911. The picture appears to have been taken from Read More…

North End Freedom Trail Sites Remain Open Despite Government Shutdown

As the Fall leaf-peeking tourist season peaks in New England, there has been some confusion regarding which of Boston’s historic sites are impacted by the government shutdown. Historic North End sites such as the Old North Church, Paul Revere House and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground remain open. National Park Service and US Navy sites are Read More…