hancock cemetery

gregorym828

Just being amongst such old graves is a privilege but when you look down and recognize some of the names history becomes personal. The Church of the Presidents is just across the street, yu must see it!

DonnieIT3418

With still-legible stones dating from 1640, Hancock Cemetery is a small area of the city's past.Here you will find the grave of the man from Wollaston after whom the city was named, a monument (erected in 1932, if my memory serves me correctly) to the men from Quincy who served in the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783, and many tales from the lives of those who came from England to populate the "new" land.There are many "threads" through local families here, and some beautiful examples of early American gravestone artwork.Give yourself an hour to "get lost" in this "museum" of early Colonial graveyard history, and allow yourself to enjoy a captivating "trip" into the far-distant past!

pamh345

Lovely cemetery holding some very historic graves of early New England residents, including Quincy, Adams and Hancock graves. Get a map of the graves from the church across the road and you'll know where to find everyone.

gsg1557

Wandered in under the arched wrought iron gate to view a very different cemetery. Small and easily walked along a path under spectacular maple trees which must be hundreds of years old. Their roots are making the path a bit bumpy. Looking at the gravestones makes me wonder how much time it must have taken to carve all the information on them in such a neat and perfect script. The burying ground layout is interesting - lots of "tombs" around the outside with most of the gravestones in the center. Several of John Adams family members have made this their final resting place. Make this part of your historical experience!

mimi1232013

very historic great for history buffs convient location right in downtown Quincy can get there using public transportation

LoriR780

An interesting walk through an historic cemetery. Graves dating back into the 1700's and a beautiful pink dogwood tree.

553graemem

It's small but charming and interesting. It would be good to have a map so you can locate the graves of the famous people.If you're interested in the Adams family, it's a must along with First Parish Church and the Park service.It is of course a Burying Ground and not a cemetery - it's far too old to be called that.It

205kiml

While in town, went to visit this cemetery where my 10th Great Grandfather is buried. RIP Great Grandfather Henry Adams. Lovely tombstones. Just wished that it was not so snowy and cold so that we could have enjoyed it more. Very interesting burial "mounds" along sides of this cemetery. Worth a visit.

MMG781

Interesting to see the site where some of the Adams family were buried. Worth the few minutes to walk around.

Jean336

Tour the cemetery during the day, ideally with a guide who can show you the specific points of interest. It's a convenient location just across Hancock St. from The First Unitarian Church and a short walk to the MBTA subway line.

BWBF

This is a beautiful and historic cemetery close to downtown Quincy Center, across the street from the United First Parish Church. Recommended!

PrintmakerPainter

We searched for ancestral graves in the Hancock Cemetery while in Quincy. The setting is right downtown in Quincy close to the national park office and places to eat. It is so interesting to view and read inscriptions on historical graves and this is a lovely and peaceful resting place. John and Abigail Adams' family members are buried here along with many other notable patriots.

MLH828

We strolled through this historic cemetery in about 30 minutes. There are many tombs built into the sides of the what look like man-made mounds along the perimeters of the cemetery. They seemed to be family plots perhaps. We noted the graves of many children, some from well-known family names associated with the area. The inscriptions and art work on the stones are pretty cool if you are a history buff.

footloose750

Walking through this peaceful old cemetary was like revisiting history. The names on the simple stones jumped out at us--so many heroes of the revolution and early colonial history. This is a beautiful place to pause during your tour of revolutionary Quincy to drink in the feeling of peace and national pride that this place represents.

maureenk740

As old as this cemetery is, it is well kept and maintained. Even though it is right in the middle of a busy city, it is a beautiful and quiet spot, soaked through with history.