Copps Hill Burying Ground recognized with 2025 Preservation Achievement Award

Copp’s Hill Burying Ground has been honored with the 2025 Preservation Achievement Award by the Boston Preservation Alliance for its extensive restoration efforts. The multi-year project, conducted from 2018 to 2024, involved conserving approximately 300 gravestones and restoring over 1,000 additional markers. Established in 1659, Copp’s Hill is the final resting place for more than 10,000 individuals, including prominent historical figures and many free and enslaved Black residents who contributed to Boston’s early identity. The strategic location of the site was significant during the American Revolution, as it provided a vantage point for British forces. The restoration was spearheaded by the Historic Burying Grounds Initiative, with financial support from the Community Preservation Act.

Daedalus, Inc. served as the general contractor, while Building and Monument Conservation played a critical role in the project. Today, Copp’s Hill is a significant stop on Boston’s Freedom Trail, connecting visitors to the city’s rich history. As Boston celebrates 250 years since the revolution, the site is prepared to serve as an educational resource for future generations.