Charles Chauncey Wells Event

Charles Chauncey Wells and Suzanne Austin Wells, authors of Preachers, Patriots & Plain Folks: Boston's Burying Ground Guide to King's Chapel, Granary and Central Cemeteries, visited the library on Thursday this week.

 Mr. Wells, in his colonial finery, related some of his favorite stories about the Granary Burial Ground to a packed crowd in the Congregational Library Reading Room. (The talk was part of our brown bag lunch series, free and open to the public.)

 There are a significant number of famous Bostonians in our back yard! Since he only had an hour, Mr. Wells was only able to talk about Phyllis Wheatley, the 18th century poet and member of Old South Church; Sam Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Franklin.

After his talk, Wells guided his audience around the grounds, pointing out more of the notable inhabitants.

 

For those interested in learning more about the book, patrons may request the library's copy, or check the following links- be aware that the Google Book link that provides information about the book, where you can purchase it, and a WorldCat portal that links to library copies.

 

Amazon

Google entry
Publisher's purchasing page