Concord, MA - The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

04/10/2026

04/09/2026

The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Board of Directors had its 200th board meeting last night, Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. To celebrate the milestone they had a celebration before the business part of the meeting at the home of board member, Nancy Reilly in Concord.

02/23/2026

Please join us for the 19th Annual Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Breakfast Event
"Concord: Its Past and Future View"
Showing of 1900’s Sleepy Hollow and Town Events in vintage Dee Family movies narrated in person by Charles Dee, Jr. and Reading of Concord250 Award-winning Essay on Concord in 2075 by student author Madeleine Clancy

SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2026
Colonial Inn, 48 monument Square, Concord MA 01742

Tickets $30 includes buffet breakfast at 7:45am. Reservations required by March 13.
For tickets and more information go to friendsofsleepyhollow.org

This Event generously supported by a Grant from .

10/19/2025

Members of the Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery board of directors spent a sunny fall morning cleaning headstones in the cemetery under the professional direction of Minxie and Jim Fannin.

06/17/2025

The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Board of Directors had a great Annual Dinner Meeting this evening at the Colonial Inn in the Alcott Room. Missed you Sue, Beth and Jim. Thanks to Kevin for treating us to our toasting cocktails and CHEERS to all of us for agreeing to stay on the Board for the 2026 year!!

03/05/2025

Please join us on March 15 @ 8am, at the Colonial Inn for our annual Breakfast event: “Rediscovering Our Revolutionary War Veterans” Presented by Beth van Duzer. Cost: $30. Reservations at friendsofsleepyhollow.org

02/16/2025

The Friends of Sleepy Holly Cemetery
18th Annual Breakfast Event
"REDISCOVERING OUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERANS"
Presented by Beth van Duzer
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
8:00am (registration begins at 7:30am)
Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord MA

$30 includes buffet breakfast
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY MARCH 7th

Electronic payment at friendsofsleepyhollow.org/payment
Or send check to The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, PO Box 313, Concord, MA 01742-0313

10/21/2024

It was a perfect fall day and there was a great turnout for the unveiling of the plaque and tree commemorating Concord’s 19th century Female Anti-Slavery Society at Sleepy Hollow.

10/15/2024

Please join us on Sunday, October 20th at 1:30 in Sleepy Hollow to Commemorate Concord's 19th Century Female Anti-Slavery Society. Speakers:
Sandra Harbert Petrulionis, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor Emerita of English and American Studies
Pennsylvania State University:
“Consciousness, Correspondence, and Connections:
The Concord Female Anti-Slavery Society and Tactics of Reform”
Jen Turner, Executive Director, Concord’s Robbins House:
“Agency, Allies, and Collaboration in the Anti-Slavery Societies”
Alexander Hoar, Family Descendant:
“Good Fences Make Good Neighbors”
FREE. For location and details go to www.friendsofsleepyhollow.org

09/20/2024

A public ceremony on Sunday, October 20th, 1:30pm, will honor Concord’s 19th Century Female Anti-Slavery Society with the dedication of a flowering tree and raised brass plaque placed in the Cemetery. The Society was founded on October 18th, 1837.
Our guest speaker is Dr. Sandra Petrulionis, Distinguished Professor Emerita, Pennsylvania State University, and author of many publications, including “To Set This World Right - The Antislavery Movement in Thoreau’s Concord.” Her presentation will focus on the development and role of the Town’s Anti-Slavery Society. The Thoreau Society honored her with its Distinguished Service Medal in 2020. In addition, local speakers will present further insights, including the significance of the venue for the placement of the memorial.

Donations to support this permanent tribute can be made at www.friendsofsleepyhollow.org
Contributions received no later than Friday, October 4th, will ensure that your name is listed in the Event Program Booklet.

An event location map and full details can be found at www.friendsofsleepyhollow.org

07/09/2024

A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery has initiated a Commemoration deservedly honoring
Concord’s 19th century Female Anti-Slavery Society. The Society was unique in its membership of Black and White women, including Susan Garrison and her
daughter Ellen. Several members of the Society are
interred in Sleepy Hollow. The Commemorative plaque
and flowering tree will be located in a highly significant place in the Cemetery.
A public Dedication Ceremony will be announced.Contact to support this effort can be made at
www.friendsofsleepyhollow.org