Friday, November 14, 2014
10:00-12:00noon ~ Early New England Cemetery Traditions, Grave Stone
Iconography and Symbolism
BE SURE TO FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SEE THE PICTURES FROM THIS VERY INTERESTING PRESENTATION AND READ THE CAPTIONS TO LEARN SOME OF WHAT WAS SHARED!
Libby Doak and Sharon Burns have been recording, cleaning and restoring old cemeteries in Chelsea, ME for the past 3 years which has led them into fascinating finds. Because of their interest in the old burying grounds, they have gained knowledge about the traditional early New England cemetery traditions and grave stone iconography and symbolism. The pair will have charts and lists of symbol meanings available as well as extensive bibliographies. “This will be a pretty informal presentation”, said Doak. “We love trivia like why cemeteries are fenced and why ministers often had dozens of pairs of gloves. And you wouldn’t believe the amount of drink a funeral required.”
Libby Doak and Sharon Burns have been recording, cleaning and restoring old cemeteries in Chelsea, ME for the past 3 years which has led them into fascinating finds. Because of their interest in the old burying grounds, they have gained knowledge about the traditional early New England cemetery traditions and grave stone iconography and symbolism. The pair will have charts and lists of symbol meanings available as well as extensive bibliographies. “This will be a pretty informal presentation”, said Doak. “We love trivia like why cemeteries are fenced and why ministers often had dozens of pairs of gloves. And you wouldn’t believe the amount of drink a funeral required.”
A demonstration for how to clean gravestones using D2 will also be done. All are welcome. There is no fee.
Donations to Readfield Historical Society or Readfield Trails Committee are appreciated. This will be the
last history walk of 2014.
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