Neighbors led by the former top archivist for the city of Boston are looking to create a “history garden” inside an underused public park along Columbia Road near Edward Everett Square.
A recently published state-funded report produced for their project outlines concepts, including sculptures and interpretive signage, that would give visitors background information about Dorchester, which was an independent town from 1630 until its annexation to Boston in 1870.
The garden would be sited inside the existing Richardson Park, a green space that currently features a statue depicting Edward Everett, Dorchester’s most prominent 19th century statesman, who grew up nearby and served as governor of Massachusetts, United States senator, and US Secretary of State.
Above, John McColgan in front of the Edward Everett statue in Richardson Park. Seth Daniel photo…