A Walk Through the Cemetery
(Room JW Grand Ballroom 1)
05 Jul 18
9:00 AM
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10:15 AM
Cemeteries tell us much about who came before us. The size, shape, and documentation vary from religious groups, time period, and location. But, all are important outdoor museums. The symbols and markings that individuals put on their stones reveal much about the individual and his or her family. Jeannie R. Regan-Dinius, Director of Special Initiatives for the Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, will discuss the state of cemeteries in Indiana, the presumed meanings of markings, how pop culture affects stones, and what you need to look at when you walk through a cemetery.