Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 3, 2025 Cub Scouts help at Waitt’s Mount Cleanup S COUTS HONOR: Cub Scouts from Malden Pack 603 helped maintain one of the most beautiful spots in Malden at the semiannual Waitt’s Mount Cleanup on Sept. 27. Search “Malden Cub Scouts” on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about the pack! M Tours Of Historic Bell Rock Cemetery Are Back! Mark Linehan to Lead Four Free Tours in October ALDEN, MA – The Malden Historical Society is delighted to announce the return of free walking tours of Malden’s Bell Rock Cemetery, led by local historian and Malden Historical Society Board member Mark Linehan.Located at 60 Medford Street, Bell Rock (also once known as Sandy Bank) is Malden’s oldest burying ground, dating back to Malden’s establishment in 1649, and is the final resting place of many of Malden’s early settlers and prominent figures. One of the oldest burying Malden Public Library’s 140th Anniversary Celebration C ome and celebrate the Malden Public Library’s 140th birthday on October 8 from 6-8 p.m.! It will be a fun evening of music, history, reading and food. From 6-7 will be a concert and talk titled “The Life and Music of Mary Parker Converse” in collaboration with Nightingale Vocal Ensemble. From 7:00-7:30 will be a “Read-A-Thon” where staff will read speeches and poetry from the 1885 dedication ceremony of the Converse Memorial Building. From 7:30-8:00 will be a reception for socializing, snacking and enjoying the visual art on display at the library. Mark your calendar – you won’t want to miss the library’s 140th Anniversary Celebration! grounds in the country, Bell Rock Cemetery offers a window into the rich history of Malden and early Massachusetts. As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of American Independence, these tours highlight little-known aspects of Malden’s history. Tour participants will have the opportunity to discover: • Graves of Revolutionary War soldiers, highlighting Malden’s contribution • Notable residents, including founding families and early community leaders • Architectural and artistic features of 17th century gravestones, Bell Rock Cemetery having some of the finest examples in the country • 17th and 18th century burial practices and custom Thanks to a Malden Community Connections grant from the City of Malden, the Malden Historical Society is able to offer four of these free, information-packed historical tours on the following dates and times: • Saturday October 4, 10:00 – 11:30 AM • Sunday October 5, 1:00 – 2:30 PM • Saturday October 18, 10:00 – 11:30 AM • Sunday October 19, 1:00 – 2:30 PM Tours will take place rain or shine and last approximately 90 minutes. Due to the subject matter, these tours are most appropriate for adults and for children 10 and over.Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. For more information, contact linehan.mark@gmail.com or info@maldenhistoricalsociety.org Mark Linehan is a Malden resident and a member of the Malden Historical Society Board of Directors. For the last twelve years, he has worked as a tour guide on Boston's historic Freedom Trail. He also has had the pleasure of working as Dr. Jason Ur's research assistant on his work on historical New England burial grounds. Linehan has also worked as a professional actor for the past eighteen years and has been a proud member of Actor's Equity Association for the last fourteen years. Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1887, the Malden Historical Society is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that is always looking for new members as well as volunteers to help with our collections, exhibits, and other projects. Anyone with an interest in history who wants to learn more can attend one of our meetings or visit www.maldenhistoricalsociety.org. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma
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