Southern Graves

Savannah's Laurel Grove Cemetery When we come to our final resting place, we may be remembered by an elaborate mausoleum, a block of stone, a wooden post, or perhaps nothing at all. Such is the manner in which those resting under the trees of Laurel Grove Cemetery are memorialized. Established in 1850 out of the property of Springfield, one of Savannah’s earliest plantations, Laurel Grove Cemetery is one of the most mysterious and intriguing cemeteries in all of the city. Through her gates lie individuals who have made their mark locally and worldwide. In this beautiful sanctuary rest such notable individuals as Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of America; Florence Martus, who became more popularly known as the Waving Girl; James Pierpont, author of “Jingle Bells,” the popular Christmas carol; and more than 600 Confederate soldiers. Historic Bonaventure Cemetery: GA Historical Society All cemeteries are history made tangible. Each neatly laid out plot, each lichen-do

This is a cool video. I saw it first on the Scribblings from Memory blog. It was done by Josh Flowers . What an awesome idea. Enjoy!

Sad, but true. Lynching Victims in America

I first saw this on Dana Huff's genealogy blog . I decided I wanted to share! It's "A Collection of Historical Nineteenth Century Photographs from the American Civil War." Enjoy!