Island Pond Cemetery Entrance

Home of James G. Marceline Arboretum

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The Veterans Memorial

@ The Island Pond Cemetery and Nature Preserve...

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The Value In Understanding Our History

History Unfolding Before Your Eyes

We are fortunate to live in a community that is so rich with our American History. Those that are interned here at Island Pond, represent a view of the fabric of who we are, where we came from, what we believe in, what we fought for, and what we became. From the decndants of the Mayflower, to those who that heard the call of freedoms bell, from then today, we all came for that one common purpose. There is no better reminder of who we are than looking at our past, and The Island Pond Cemetery provides an environment of where you are welcomed to explore fore yourselves.

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James C. Marceline Arboretum

"I Think I Shall Never See A Poem As Lovely As A Tree"

The James C Marceline Arboretum is Cape Cod's Only Registered Natural species Arboretum. When discovering the natural species that have been carefully maintained by the Town of Harwich, you enjoy your time spent. The Arboretum is located within the historically significant Island Pond Cemetery with internments going back to the American Revolutionary era. The Historic significance and natural beauty will provide you with remarkable visit to our town.

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Marceline Arboretum Map

Map of Trees and Woody Plants.

This usefull street map will assist you in discovering all that the Marceline Arboretum has to offer. You can either pint out a copy, or download, or mobile app from thePlay and App Stores * .

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About Us

Arboretum at Island Pond Cemetery

December, 27 2021
James G. Marceline Arboretum 3rd Annual Tree Tour

This event occurs every June in collaboration with the Harwich Garden Club. Welcoming to the Public to Island Pond Cemetery and Conservation Land to learn about the Arboretum that features over 60 different trees and shrubs.

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December, 27 2021
Entrance

Tucked among the many areas of natural beauty in Harwich, MA, sits Island Pond Cemetery. It is a public garden and historic site established in 1872. Its wooded and rolling hills are home to burial sites of the earliest residents back to 1770. The town’s history here is surrounded by a variety of trees and shrubs.

The James G. Marceline Arboretum encompasses 18 acres of the Island Pond Cemetery and 7 acres of the Harwich Conservation land. This conservation land features walking trails and an Atlantic White Cedar Swamp. The Cemetery and Conservation land are located in Harwich Center and are connected to the Cape Cod Bike Rail Trail. 

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December, 27 2021
Lily Pond Cremation Area

The mission of the James G. Marceline Arboretum at Island Pond is to engage, educate, and enrich the lives of our constituents enabling them to become better stewards of our local history and environment. 

The Arboretum is an invaluable natural and horticultural resource with many species of trees, plants, wildlife and historic monuments. The Arboretum contains over 2,056 trees and plants plus 7 additional acres of conservation land which attracts hundreds of annual visitors. At the Arboretum we provide guided educational walking tours on species of trees and woody plants.

The goal of the Arboretum is to give visitors a unique educational experience and an opportunity to appreciate the historical significance and beauty of the Island Pond Cemetery area. The Arboretum will provide exceptional opportunities for teaching, research, and outreach. In addition, the James G. Marceline Arboretum mobile app will make our arboretum accessible to all!

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