Saint Augustine Chapel and Cemetery is an iconic landmark in South Boston. It was built in 1818 to house the remains of the city’s pioneering Catholic priest from France, Father François Matignon. The remarkable architecture of the chapel illustrates the Gothic Revival style. The surrounding cemetery is dotted with beautiful and elaborate tombstones and memorials.
Situated on Main Street, the Charles Flint Public Library is a historic building. It was built in 1980 and in 2002, it was added to the National Historic Register. It retains its original architecture contains an extensive collection of books, videotapes, audiotapes, periodicals, as well as entry passes to museums and activities in Boston area. The library has computers and Internet access as well. Don't miss the Dedication Bricks placed at its entrance.
Lowell Cemetery was established in 1841, and is home to one of the foremost garden cemeteries in US. Noted residents like Henry Livermore Abbott, Chauncey Langdon Knapp, James Cook Ayer and so forth have been buried here.
This historical region is an integral part of Salem that also features in the National Register of Historic Places. Here, you will find structures influenced by the Federal style of architecture.
Formerly the Ashdale Farm, the Stevens-Coolidge Place is a beautiful early 20th-century rural estate that has a history dating back to 1729. Spread across 91 acres (37 hectares) of woodlands, wet meadows and grasslands, the farmland was transformed into a Colonial Revival ranch in the 1900s. The delightful, landscaped gardens with their hay fields and the eclectically furnished house complement each other well. Though there are no tours available to the lovely house, the gardens are open throughout the year.
Located on Beacon Hill, the cornerstone for The Vilna Shul was formed by an immigrant Jewish congregation in 1919. This historical synagogue resumed activity and formed its learning center soon after the last member of the congregation left in 1985. Today, this community center and synagogue features an open environment, inviting anyone and everyone who is interested in learning about Jewish culture to do so via their myriad programs and activities. Youth-oriented learning is also encouraged here. The Vilna Shul provides guided tours Wednesday through Friday, at 1p and 3p. Group tours are also available and can be booked via prior appointment.