Last spring, I visited Cushing Memorial State Park and was saddened to find it somewhat bedraggled and neglected.

I’m pleased to to report that this spring’s visit was an entirely different experience!

The pathway leading up to the burial ground had been carefully swept clean and lined with stones and logs. At the top of the hill, a sign explaining the importance of the park has been erected:

and the path alongside the burial ground walls is neatly covered with cedar chips. A lovely wooden bench provides a spot to sit in the pine trees. The cemetery itself has been cleaned, and the stone walkway leading up to William Cushing‘s grave has re-emerged from the pine needles and overgrowth:

It looks wonderful! All this hard work was done by Zach Koziel and he deserves an enormous thank you for his efforts! Zach’s project was made possible by the Boy Scouts and parents of Troop 7 in Scituate, the Scituate Historical Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Aubuchon Hardware, Glynn Tree Experts, J Michael Landscaping, Mr. Pete Spencer, Mr. Tom DeCoste, Hassan Sign, Doyle Computer Services and South Shore Auto Parts.

Thank you to everyone who helped restore this important piece of history to its current lovely state!