Copps Hill Burying Ground.

A historic high ground with a stunning view of the harbor and Bunker Hill. This site served as a British cannon battery during the revolution, and you can still find musket ball scars on some weathered headstones. It’s also a profound site of memory for Boston’s early African American community. Using AI to learn these stories while taking in the scenery made for a truly deep experience.

Visited the grave and monument of our brother Prince Hall. Also, seeing the old headstones was cool

When we left Old North Church, we walked northwest up the hill on Hull Street to Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. Copp’s Hill Burying Ground was established in 1660. A cobbler named William Copp, once owned part of the land. His children are buried here at the crest of the hill; laid to rest in the 1660’s. Other settlers were laid to rest here also, including the sexton who placed the lanterns in Old North Church’s steeple, and many of Boston’s early African Americans. Copp Hill was an important vantage point used by British soldiers during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775, to set up their guns. The Bunker Hill Monument can be seen from the hill’s crest. Copp’s grandson Thomas died as a toddler at 2 years 9 months. His younger brother David died at the age of 14 days. They share a headstone, which is the oldest stone in the Burying Ground. There is a grave finder to help locate a specific grave, but many of the headstone inscriptions are worn away with age. There are steps up into the burial ground and no restrooms. There is a difference between a burial ground and a cemetery. A burial ground is the term used for any place bodies are buried, while a cemetery is a large, often non-religious, public burial ground, distinct from older graveyards which are usually smaller and attached to a church.

Historic burying ground

コップスヒルはボストン市街地の北側にある丘で、17〜18世紀の植民地時代にボストンで亡くなった方々の墓地になっています。 独立戦争当時は英国軍がこの丘に砲弾を置き、バンカーヒルに向けて砲撃し、墓石に銃撃の跡があるようです。 17〜18世紀に亡くなったピューリタンの墓石は死と救済を反映させた頭蓋骨と翼が描かれているのが特徴であり、今でもその様子が見て取れます。

The cemetery also must to visit if you’re here in Boston is one of the oldest one in town and the location and the view. It’s amazing..

Un lieu chargé d’histoire, calme et fascinant. Situé sur la Freedom Trail, ce cimetière offre une plongée incroyable dans le Boston du XVIIe siècle. Les pierres tombales anciennes, les symboles gravés et la vue sur le quartier de North End rendent la visite vraiment unique. J’ai adoré m’y promener quelques minutes : c’est paisible, très photogénique et parfait pour comprendre l’histoire de la ville autrement. À ne pas manquer si vous faites le Freedom Trail !

One of the oldest cemeteries in Boston with a long and sordid history. A tour is essential to get all of the intricate details, but there are a few guides around the cemetery. The headstones are in very good condition considering their age. It is a quiet and respectful place at the very tip of the North end with a wonderful neighborhood all around. We spend about 45.minutes here reading the headstones and seeking out some of the more famous ones. You can visit directly or the Freedom trail will take you right to it after stopping at the Church. There are great views of the water and of the USS Constitution across the water.

I really great experience and was the end of where we stopped on the freedom trail saving the other side of the river for another trip. Highly recommended that you walk the whole trail and this is yet another beautiful stop on the trip.

One of the stops on our Ghosts & Graveyards tour, Copp's Hill is located in Boston's North End. It's quite a remarkable cemetery with many famous Bostonians laid to rest here. Located on a hill where there was once a windmill, it was the city's largest colonial burying ground and dates from 1659. Quite spooky at night but the walkways are smooth enough to safely walk in low light. Interestingly, it was used by the British during the battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.

It is the second-oldest burying ground in Boston and the final resting place for over 10,000 individuals, including merchants, artisans, and a large number of early African Americans. Established in 1659.

So atmospheric and historic - even though this graveyard is small, it's absolutely worth a visit when you're in Boston. Tucked away up on a hill overlooking the water, not too far from bustling streets with great shops and restaurants, Copps Hill cemetery stands frozen in time, with graves dating back to the 1600s. There are informational plaques explaining some of the history and the people who are buried here, including all 3 generations of the famous Mathers!

Really cool cemetery. One of the many in Boston.

Another excellent stop on the Freedom Trail. Very interesting place to see some more of Boston's famous historic residents.