Peabody Historical Society presents:
Revolutionary Voices from Old South: Cemetery Walking Tour
Join us!
Come to Peabody’s oldest cemetery to learn about some of the people who lived during the American Revolution.
Saturday, May 9, 2026.
11-12:30 pm
173 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
Pre-registration REQUIRED. See Peabody Institute Library website for details.
Speakers
Tyler Agenta will be facilitating the walking tour. A local history buff, Tyler has experience as a museum docent at Real Pirates Salem museum and volunteered at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Currently, Tyler is an exhibition intern at the Peabody Historical Society. He is assisting with the exhibit, Remembering the Revolution, to open in July 2026.
Schedule
Please meet at the entrance of the Old South Burying Ground at 11am, when the tour will begin.
Plan to arrive early to allow time to find parking in the area. No designated parking is available.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes! This event does not provide seating and will last for 1.5 hours.
Location
Old South Burying Ground
173 Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
Event Details
In partnership with the Peabody Institute Library, this program provides a walking tour of the Old South Burying Ground where many of Peabody’s Revolutionary War soldiers and their families are buried. Join us to take a walk into the past!