Thursday, August 17, 2023 - 6:00pm
Location:
Newton Cemetery
Join Historic Newton for a sports-themed tour of Newton Cemetery. Throughout history, Newton’s schools, public playing fields, and parks have spawned quite a few star athletes. Stroll through the Newton Cemetery to see the final resting places and learn more about the lives of tennis great Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman, baseball legend Dom DiMaggio, golf course designer Donald Ross, and other sports legends.
Meet in front of the chapel just inside the main gate, 791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre. Park in the lot to the left of the chapel. Registration, $20 per adult and $15 for Historic Newton members, is required..