Join the Barre Historical Society and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for a guided hike to the Prince Walker Burial Ground and Homesite in the Ware River Watershed.

Led by Barre Historical Society historian Lucy Allen and DCR Program Coordinator Nancy Huntington, participants will visit one of the only known African American burial grounds in Central Massachusetts and learn about the remarkable life of Prince Walker. Born enslaved in Barre in 1774 and sold into slavery at age nine, Walker escaped, returned to Barre, purchased land, raised a family, and established the burial ground that remains his final resting place today.

The program will also explore the history and stewardship of the Ware River Watershed.

Because the site is located in a remote area with no public address or signage, participants should meet at the Barre Historical Society, 18 Common Street, at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 28. The group will depart at 11:00 a.m. and carpool to the trailhead.

Please wear sturdy footwear suitable for a rugged uphill hike. In the event of severe weather, the program will be rescheduled.