Interested in Dedham’s tales of intrigue? Save the Dates for “Haunted History and Mystery Tours” on Saturday, October 19th and 26th, two tours each day at 4:00 and 5:00. Details to follow.
Welcome to the Graveyard: Art, History, and Symbolism of Gravestones
“Welcome to the Graveyard!” is an illustrated "virtual tour" chronicling cemetery art, history, and symbolism. From colonial New England burial grounds of the 1600s and 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century, and into 21st-century locations, the program examines why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why they look like they do, and how styles and art have evolved through almost 400 years.
The presentation is robust with photographs of original gravestones and burial grounds from cemeteries visited through many years. Images from Dedham cemeteries and tombstones will be included.
This talk will be given by Brenda Sullivan of Graveyard Girls and will be held at Dedham Museum & Archive, 612 High Street, across from the Post Office.
Members free
Nonmembers $10
To become a member, visit the Membership page
There will be no Third Thursday Webinar for this talk. The recording of the program by DedhamTV will be posted to this page following the presentation.
Interested in Dedham’s tales of intrigue? Save the Dates for “Haunted History and Mystery Tours” on Saturday, October 19th and 26th, two tours each day at 4:00 and 5:00. Details to follow.