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Garden of Peace

Memorial to Victims of Homicide

Welcome to the website for the Garden of Peace. The Garden 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.

Save the Date for the 2025 Annual Honor Program

Join MOVA for the 2025 Garden of Peace Annual Honor Program on Thursday, September 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Garden of Peace.

Please note:

  • The address of the Garden is 64-98 Somerset Street in Boston. It is located on the plaza between the McCormack Building and 100 Cambridge Street.
  • Parking rates at some area garages are reduced after 5 p.m.
  • The event will be held outside rain or shine. 
  • The event will be live-streamed via MOVA's YouTube channel.

Please contact the Garden of Peace at gardenofpeace@mass.gov if you have any questions or to request a reasonable accommodation.

Seat wall with engraved names
Seat wall with engraved names surrounded by tea lights and flowers
Commemorated Victims 
Person's hand holding list of some names engraved in the Garden
Stories Behind the Names 
Tragic Density granite lens and river stones
Application for Engraving 
Wall of Recognition
Support the Garden of Peace 
Podium with Garden of Peace and MOVA logos and flowers
Annual Honor Program 

More about the Garden

News & Events  Submit a Story Behind the Name  Mission and History of the Garden  Garden of Peace Advisory Committee  Holding an Event in the Garden 

Contact the Garden of Peace

MOVA and Garden of Peace joint logo

Online

Email gardenofpeace@mass.gov
Garden of Peace Website 
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) Website 
Donate to the Garden of Peace 

Phone

Garden of Peace voicemail 617-586-1369

MOVA and the Garden of Peace are currently working remotely. We will return your voicemail upon receiving it.

Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) voicemail 617-586-1340

Address

64-98 Somerset Street
Boston, MA 02108
Directions 

Click here for directions to the Garden

The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) oversees the Garden of Peace.

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