THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 23, 2026 Page 3 BELL ROCK CEMETERY TOURS RETURN! MARK LINEHAN LEADS TWO HISTORICAL TOURS OCTOBER 24 AND 25 M ALDEN October 20, 2026 -The Malden Historical Society is delighted to announce the return of Bell Rock Cemetery tours. Two free walking tours of Malden's historic Bell Rock Cemetery will take place on Saturday and Sunday October 24 and 25 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. These tours, developed and led by local historian and Malden Historical Society board member Mark Linehan, explore Malden’s earliest common burying ground, including notable headstones, burial practices in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and some of the interesting people interred there. Located at 60 Medford St., Bell Rock Cemetery (formerly known as the Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank) dates back to a time before Malden's establishment in 1649 and is the final resting place of many of Malden’s early settlers and prominent figures. As one of the oldest buryYour tour guide Mark Linehan. ing grounds in the country, Bell Rock Cemetery serves as a window into the rich history of the city and its role in early Massachusetts. These tours, sponsored by the Malden Historical Society, will be approximately 1.5 hours long, rain or shine, and will begin at the Green Street entrance. Due to subject matter, the tour is appropriate only for ages 10 and older. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and bundle up if it’s a cold day. For more information, please email linehan.mark@gmail.com or, info@ maldenhistoricalsociety.org. Upcoming Programs Everyone is also encouraged to save the dates for two upcoming Historical Society programs. On Monday November 23 at 7:00 pom at the Malden Public Library, Rachel Burke, Executive Director of the Davenport Memorial Foundation, will present the history of the Davenport Memorial Home, including the Davenport family, the building, and people who lived there after it became a senior living residence. If you’ve been curious about this Malden landmark, now is your Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available chance to learn more. On December 6 at 2:00 pm at the Malden Public Library, the Malden Historical Society and the Friends of the Malden Public Library will present their annual free concert to kick off the holiday season. Stay tuned for details! PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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