Mayflower Family Gravestones
Mayflower family gravestones help tell the story of the 102 passengers who set sail for America in the year 1620 with hopes of a better life and a place where they and their children could worship in peace. This was the Mayflower’s first cross-Atlantic trip…
10 Catholic Gravestone Symbols
Catholic gravestone symbols can be confusing if you don’t understand what they mean – but inspiring if you do! This blog post will explore the meaning behind ten Catholic symbols at the cemetery. Grandma Mary Two of my grandparents were Protestant and two were Catholic,…
Remembrance Day: Lest We Forget
On November 11th, 1918 the guns fell silent across Europe as the Treaty of Versailles was signed to signify the end of World War I. And now this year – November 11, 2019 – commemorates the 101st anniversary of this event, a day that has…
Club, Society, & Fraternity Gravestone Symbols: Part 3
Club, society, and fraternity gravestone symbols can give you clues about your ancestor’s lives. And you never know when the slightest clue might help you add another generation to your family tree! This is the third post of a three-part blog series to explore the…
Club, Society, and Fraternity Gravestone Symbols: Part 2
Club, society, and fraternity gravestone symbols tell a story about the person buried there. But that is only helpful if you understand what the symbols mean. Once you understand the symbols, you will know more about that person’s life story. The symbols could even guide…
10 Best Fall Foliage Cemetery Trips
Alright, leaf-peepers, ready for a road trip!? Here are 10 of the best fall foliage cemetery trips you could take this year! Cemeteries are the perfect place to enjoy autumn because they are often designed as park-like settings where you can surround yourself in a…
