All posts tagged "graveyards"
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6.2K1Arts and LeisureSix Historic Cemeteries in New England
As Halloween approaches, we thought it appropriate to look at some of the most historic cemeteries in New England. Cemeteries are almost...
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10.9K7MaineEpitaphs Tell More Tales in New England’s Graveyards
The epitaphs in New England’s graveyards tell many tales. Carved into the chiseled stone are stories of people who lived long rich...
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14.2K6Religion and Social MovementsSeven Strange Facts About Colonial Funerals
New England's early colonists paid a great deal of attention to death and funerals. Many people attended colonial funerals, and would think...
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7.0K25Massachusetts
Epitaphs Tell Tales in New England’s Graveyards
Inscribed in stone in hundreds of old New England graveyards are the sometimes sad, sometimes funny epitaphs describing how people lived and...