Cemetery Tours and Programming
Cemetery Tours and Programming

Author: Rachel Wolgemuth

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-03-08

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1442263199

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Cemetery Tours and Programming: A Guide shows the range and opportunities of cemetery programming that go beyond basic starting points like dog-walking or traditional historic walking tours. It illustrates the reuses of both historic and contemporary burial grounds through the lenses of recreation, education, and reflection. This guide takes readers through the historical roots of cemetery programming, options for creating diverse programming, and step-by-step suggestions for executing events. While most cemeteries do not have a large paid staff, this book is accessible to anyone (paid staff members, volunteers, a Friends Group, or museum or historical society) looking to broaden the scope of how their local cemetery is utilized.

Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Author: Bruce Miller and Robin Simonton

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1467126586

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Oakwood Cemetery evolved from a final resting place of Confederate soldiers to a modern "cemetery full of life", reflecting over 150 years of the remarkable history of Raleigh, North Carolina. Many of the men and women who lived that history and developed this Southern capital--from soldiers and politicians to educators and clergy, from merchants and craftsmen to social activists and laborers--now rest in Oakwood, memorialized in the monuments that grace this lovely garden cemetery. Their stories, illustrated by archival and modern photographs, are told within this volume.

A Story Behind Every Stone, the Confederate Section of Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina
A Story Behind Every Stone, the Confederate Section of Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina

Author: III Frank B. Powell

Publisher:

Published: 2010-05

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780984552917

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In the 1860s a number of Raleigh, North Carolina women formed the Ladies' Memorial Association in effort to give Confederate soldiers a dignified burialin the historic Oakwood Cemetery. Their dedicated work and excellent record keeping allow us to go behind the scenes to take a look at the effort that went in to preserving a cemetery and the history of the state. Much work has taken place since those brave ladies faced off with Union soldiers in order to accomplish their goal. This is a look at how the project evolved over the years. Complete roster of soldiers included with map of gravesites. Excellent book for those tracing their ancestors.

Exploring the Macabre, Malevolent, and Mysterious
Exploring the Macabre, Malevolent, and Mysterious

Author: Matthew Hodge

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2020-09-28

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1527560058

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In this unique volume, a number of scholars spanning diverse areas and backgrounds offer fresh insight into how perceived concepts of horror and dark subject matter influence cultures and societies around the world. The contributions here explore how topics considered disturbing, mysterious, or fascinating are found not only in works of fiction and entertainment, but also in the cultural fabrics, belief systems, artistic creations, and even governmental structures of societies. Topics discussed in this book include witchcraft, voodoo, zombies, spiritualism, serial killers, monsters, cemeteries, pop culture entertainment, and the sublime in transcendental experiences. As the academic study of horror becomes more mainstream, collections such as this are instrumental in realizing just how much it impacts our lives—past, present, future, and imaginary. Thus, this volume of intriguing and profound topics offers scholars, students, and lovers of learning a much-needed fresh and innovative intellectual exploration of the horror genre and the cultural fascination with the mysterious unknown.