The Holmes County Library Ladies are excited to announce that a page has been added featuring the Berlin Township Cemetery.
The page includes:
Click here to begin exploring the Berlin Township Cemetery page!
Happy hunting!
The Grave Ladies recently discovered an article in the November 19, 2011 issue of the Wooster Daily Record that stated the hill which the platform is situated on at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg has been declared an historic site by the Village. Click here to read the article.
Just a peek before the tour starts tomorrow… We are excited to present our first Grave Adventures cemetery tour. We will blend Holmes County history with cemetery information to create a perfect local experience. We will even throw in some spooky tales and cemetery lore. If you missed this tour, never fear, we are planning a rerun in spring!
Read the Bargain Hunter article about The Grave Adventures. Denise Hazlett did a good job of capturing the essence of the Grave Adventures mission.
The Grave Adventures Fall Cemetery Tour is now full. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list in case there is a cancellation, please call 330-674-5972, stop by the Central Library or email the Library Ladies.
Although the Grave Adventures Ladies enjoy visiting cemeteries and looking at all of the interesting grave markers, people are thinking about alternatives to their final resting places these days. Some would like to be shot up into space, while others may want to simply stay on earth and be a tree. This company has come up with a way to turn you into a tree after you die. Cremation ashes are added to this biodegradable urn with tree seed. The full story is at http://bigthink.com/ideas/38299
What do you think? Would you like to be a tree?
Click the picture above to read about
the Arlington Cemetery Documentation Project
The Holmes County Library Ladies invite you to join us on the Grave Adventures Fall Tour where we will explore some of Holmes County’s interesting cemeteries and hear tales of local lore.
Participants will meet at the Hotel Millersburg located in downtown Millersburg. While enjoying lunch, proprietor, Bill Robinson, will share some haunting tales of the historic hotel. The meal includes beverage, soup and sandwich, and dessert. A vegetarian choice will also be available.
After the meal, participants will gather at the Central Library parking lot located on Glen Drive where they will board a bus to begin the tour. The bus will depart promptly at 1:00 pm., and will travel through Killbuck, Glenmont, Nashville and Saltillo.
As we make our way to our first destination, learn about some of the interesting history of the Killbuck Valley including Killbuck Mills and the historic Fort Fizzle rebellion.
Our first stop includes a visit to the SS. Peter & Paul Catholic cemetery. Learn the history of this Catholic settlement in Holmes County in addition to the proper techniques for creating a gravestone rubbing.
The Nashville United Methodist Cemetery offers a variety of opportunities to study the various symbols found on gravestones. This second stop of the trip will also include some haunting tales and local history of the Village of Nashville.
The last stop of the Grave Adventures Tour will take us to the famed Salem Reformed Cemetery, home of the headless angel. Here, you’ll also learn some of the interesting cemetery customs practiced by our ancestors.
We suggest the following to make your visit more comfortable. The tour will take place rain or shine:
The Friends of the Library will have snacks and bottled water available for purchase during the tour.
DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT IS OCTOBER 15
NO REFUNDS
If you are interested in participating in the Grave Adventures Fall tour, please email the Holmes County Library Ladies at Libraryladies@holmeslib.org.
Gravesite care is the topic of the May 16, 2011 edition of the Savvy Senior in the Bargain Hunter. A reader asked about how to locate an individual or agency to take care of their loved ones’ gravesites in their absence or for those who are physically unable to take care of the sites. The following is what was suggested.
1. Call a friend or family member or contact the church where the person was a member to see if someone can take care of the site.
2. Contact the cemetery to see if there are any staff that will take care of the site.
3. Hire a gravesite care company. Many companies will do trimming as well as landscaping if that is permitted at the cemetery.
4. To contact the companies who do this, contact the area memorial society or local funeral consumer alliance program 802-865-8300
5. A national company like Grave Groomers or Gravesite Masters at 877-476-6687
6. If you want fresh flowers or plants, you can try a local florist to see if they will deliver to the site.
Old Winesburg Cemetery
Thanks to some diligent work by Dave from the Reference Department, we are happy to announce that gravestone inscription lists have been added for cemeteries in Killbuck, Monroe, Mechanic, Richland and Washington Townships. Click on each link above to access the lists.
As time allows, we will also create a dedicated page for each cemetery that we visit or find information which we feel will be helpful to you.
Wishing you a successful Grave Adventure!
