Garden of Peace

Memorial to Victims of Homicide

Welcome to the new website for the Garden of Peace. All content for the Garden is now posted here: the list of commemorated victims; engraving applications; how to support the Garden; and more. Please note the new website address: www.mass.gov/gardenofpeace. We invite you to explore the website and visit the Garden. For more information about the Garden of Peace, please contact us at gardenofpeace@mass.gov or 617-586-1369.

The Garden of Peace is the Massachusetts memorial to victims of homicide, a place where families, friends, and the larger community may remember and honor the lives of those taken by violence. It's an enduring reminder of the impact of violence and a visual testament of the need to eliminate it. At the same time, the Garden serves as a symbol of hope, peace, and renewal.

The 2020 Honor Program Goes Virtual

In light of public health circumstances associated with COVID-19, the 2020 Honor Program will be held virtually on Thursday, September 24, 5:30pm. We look forward to sharing a meaningful virtual program with the Garden community. Please monitor the website late summer for more information.

To be kept informed about this year's Honor Program and other Garden news, please join our email distribution list by emailing your name to gardenofpeace@mass.gov. We never share contact information.