“Lost things often find their way to Hawkridge Delta,” a weathered park ranger once told me. I pondered this as I stood at the edge of Hawkridge Delta, a small green haven nestled within Malden. This isn’t Boston’s famous Common, but Hawkridge Delta holds its own unique charm. It’s a place where the city’s hustle fades, replaced by the quiet murmur of conversations and the rustle of leaves. My mind drifted back to colonial Boston, a world of wharves, bustling markets, and the looming shadow of revolution. I imagined the city as it was in 1722, guided by John Bonner’s meticulous map. Streets teeming with merchants, the cries of vendors hawking their wares, and the constant activity of a thriving port filled my imagined senses. Hawkridge Delta, in the Malden of today, offers a peaceful contrast to that vibrant, often chaotic past. It’s a space for reflection, a place to appreciate the green amidst the grey, and perhaps, a place where lost things eventually resurface.
Rumney Marsh Burial Ground
A chill wind whispers through the aged headstones. This is Rumney Marsh Burial Ground. This historic cemetery dates back to