# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Worthy to be Any Man's Friend": Lecture on Henry David Thoreau - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join historian Richard Smith for a lecture in Story Chapel on Henry David Thoreau and notable figures in Mount Auburn.About this EventHenry David Thoreau was one of the most important and influential writers of the 19th Century. And while he isn't buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery, he was well acquainted with many of the literary and political figures who are.Join Concord historian Richard Smith for a presentation about Henry Thoreau and some of his famous friends. The "Hermit of Walden Pond" wasn't such a hermit after all. Longfellow, Charles Sumner and Margaret Fuller are just some of the notable figures who are buried here that Thoreau knew and associated with. And he even liked some of them!Following the lecture, Richard will lead a walk to see some of the monuments of notable figures....Richard has been an independent historian and writer in Concord, Massachusetts for 27 years. Along with giving lectures about Concord, Anti-slavery, the Transcendentalists and the antebellum period, Richard portrayed Henry David Thoreau at Walden Pond since 1999 until his retirement from Living History last year. He has written/edited 13 books for Arcadia Publishing and is a regular contributor to Discover Concord Magazine....Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the . Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the .For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or if you have any questions about your membership, please contact . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/worthy-to-be-any-mans-friend-lecture-on-henry-david-thoreau/100001994216979669 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Story Chapel - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 17.47, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Story Chapel - **lat**: 42.3748782 - **long**: -71.1444968 - **full address**: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Story Chapel, 580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Worthy to be Any Man's Friend": Lecture on Henry David Thoreau - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6d6318026d12e431f8e2fe5becabed754e27b3f6faed47bd4374951597951b4a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc071405-gmir.jpg?v=1784579477 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Worthy to be Any Man's Friend": Lecture on Henry David Thoreau being held? - **A:** "Worthy to be Any Man's Friend": Lecture on Henry David Thoreau takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Story Chapel, 580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing "Worthy to be Any Man's Friend": Lecture on Henry David Thoreau? - **A:** "Worthy to be Any Man's Friend": Lecture on Henry David Thoreau is organized by Mount Auburn Cemetery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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