Bray Cemetery Gloucester MA

08/05/2024

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On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 9 AM, the Gloucester City Cemeteries Committee is hosting a FREE national gravestone preservation workshop, the 5th Annual 48 State Tour (https://48statetour.com/ ). This public event is to be held at First Parish Burial Ground, Gloucester, MA. This all-day event is hands-on. The goal of this national tour is to help save America’s cemeteries.

For nearly 25 years Jonathan Appell has completed restoration projects and training covering every state in the continental United States and along the way, also restored
the oldest gravestone in America, “The Knight’s Tomb” in Jamestown, VA
https://historicjamestowne.org/archaeology/1617-church/knights-tomb/.

No experience necessary on the 14th - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn & get involved! Let's work together to preserve one of Gloucester’s final resting places. For all the details please visit and register, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-gloucester-cemetery-restoration-hands-on-event-tickets-952821393437
Questions, please contact Chris at [email protected]

Join us for an in-person all-day hands-on cemetery event to learn how to clean gravestones and participate in cemetery restoration technique

10/17/2023

Due to the Oct 21 storm, the tour has been rescheduled to Sunday October 29 at 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

The G400+ Cemetery Tour Series Concludes:

"Notable Mariners, Historians, Philanthropists & Artists"

Oak Grove Cemetery
177 Washington Street, Gloucester

Meet at the main entrance of the cemetery near the Bradford Memorial Chapel.
Parking is on Washington Street since there is no parking in the cemetery.

For registration and details please go to the Eventbrite link below:

Attend a free walking tour of Oak Grove Cemetery to hear stories of a number of notable individuals and families who called Gloucester home.

10/04/2023

At Seaside Cemetery on Saturday, October 14th, from 2 to 4PM a free 400+ cemetery event, “Bad Choices, Bad Luck”, will give you the opportunity to meet a group of people who died in Gloucester between 1905-1933 and were buried in the City Home Lot of Seaside Cemetery (88R Langsford Street, Gloucester, MA 01930). Rain date Sunday, October 15th at 2PM.

Present day Gloucester locals will assume the persona of those interred in the City Home Lot so that their individual stories can be shared with you.

The stories told come from extensive research by Sharron Cohen who unearthed the details of those buried in the City Home Lot.

For information on event details, parking and registration go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bad-choices-bad-luck-tickets-726363772597?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you at Seaside Cemetery on the 14th.

Present day Gloucester locals will assume the persona of those interred in the City Home Lot and share their individual stories with you.

07/31/2023

Final cleanup day before Saturday’s tour, thank you volunteers!

07/27/2023

The G400+ Cemetery Tour Series Continues
Next Up: The Families of West Parish
(Saturday , August 5)

10:00AM – 11:00AM - Free Cemetery Tour at Bray Cemetery
“The Families of West Parish” presented by Lois Hamilton and Dani Stotzer. Located at: 379 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

Please make a reservation at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-gloucester-cemetery-tour-series-the-families-of-west-parish-tickets-678820258667?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you interested in Gloucester’s West Parish during the Victorian period?
On this in-person tour “The Families of West Parish ” presented by Lois Hamilton and Dani Stotzer, you'll discover the captivating tales of the individuals buried in this historic Victorian cemetery. A guest speaker from Wellspring House Inc. will share the amazing story of a wealthy African American family, the Freemans, who are buried in Bray Cemetery and Cedar Rock Gardens of West Parish have generously donated flowers so that guests can lay a flower at each grave.

Park at the West Parish School parking lot at 10 Concord Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. It is a short 0.2 mile walk from the school to Bray Cemetery.

Bray Cemetery is small but lies on a steep downward slope and the ground is uneven. The cemetery is not wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and bring your sense of adventure.

Please continue to check our website
to confirm the schedule and learn more details for all Cemetery Tours.
https://www.gloucesterma400.org/calendar/list/

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05/11/2023

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/634266186237

Free tour of Langsford Cemetery to meet and appreciate the historic families of Lanesville: Munsey, Langsford, Duley, Sargent and Haraden.

10/13/2022

Two Freeman stones have been restored and preserved!

03/04/2021

We will be at the cemetery Saturday at 11:00 to check on the Freeman stones. With wind and trees we’ve been worried. We have a preservationist meeting us there to assess the remaining repairs. Contact Sandy Barry for more info.

10/16/2020

Due to COVID we've been unable to finish Freeman stones. We should get back to it in 2021. Stay well - Sandy Barry

11/05/2019

Last day in the cemeteries, getting too cold for epoxy and D/2 cleaners. Work today in Bray involved what we should do with Robert Freeman’s fragile stone. Mount it or brace it. Sandy Barry

10/26/2019

https://www.houseofproctor.org/genealogy/showmedia.php?mediaID=93085

Cemeteries: Bray Street Cemetery, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States: House Of Proctor Genealogy

10/20/2019

Olive Bray stress fracture