The Rockingham Meeting-House Cemetery is located behind the Rockingham Meeting House and is one-third of the National Historic Landmark designation. The other two-thirds are the Meeting House and Receiving Tomb. I have videos on both. “The adjacent cemetery, which continues in use today, contains more than 1,000 graves, and is a treasure trove of informationContinue reading “Rockingham Meeting-House Cemetery: REVOLUTIONARY WAR & WAR OF 1812 DEAD!!”
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Receiving Tomb for the Dead: Rockingham, Vermont: Part of a National Landmark Destination!
I spent quality time down in Bellows Falls and Rockingham, Vermont last Friday. Today’s video is on the Receiving Tomb in Rockingham. This tomb is part of the National Historic Landmark, which includes the Rockingham Meeting-House Cemetery and Rockingham Meeting House. (Videos coming soon!) “A receiving vault or receiving tomb,[1] sometimes also known as a public vault, is aContinue reading “Receiving Tomb for the Dead: Rockingham, Vermont: Part of a National Landmark Destination!”
A Haunting Experience at Lakeview Cemetery
Today’s video is a bit of a departure. I have opted to share with you an other-worldly experience I had at Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington, Vermont. This happened back in March 2021. I was there filming YouTube videos. Let me set the scene… There were several inches of snow on the ground because we’d recentlyContinue reading “A Haunting Experience at Lakeview Cemetery”
Grave of Timothy Clark Smith – Fear of Being Buried Alive!
‘Tis the Halloween season and I’ve got a great one for you! Let’s visit the Grave of Timothy Clark Smith. He is buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, Vermont. He was terrified of being buried alive. Since he died in 1893, it was not uncommon for people to be diagnosed as dead whenContinue reading “Grave of Timothy Clark Smith – Fear of Being Buried Alive!”
Strolling Spear Street Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont: Part 3
Today’s video is the last installment of the Spear Street Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont. We’ll visit some newer graves down back, including one family’s cremains. So please join me for this stroll… “This cemetery was first used in 1794 and is still an active cemetery. A large number of the early settlers bought land inContinue reading “Strolling Spear Street Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont: Part 3”
Strolling Spear Street Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont: Part 2
Today’s video is Part 2 of my stroll through the Spear Street Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont. There are Revolutionary War soldiers buried there, as well as some who served during World War II. Expect to see multiple children’s graves as well as too many broken headstones. “This cemetery was first used in 1794 and isContinue reading “Strolling Spear Street Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont: Part 2”
Strolling Spear Street Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont: Part 1
In today’s video, I introduce you to the Spear Street Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont. There are Revolutionary War soldiers buried there, as well as some who served during World War II. Expect to see multiple children’s graves as well. “This cemetery was first used in 1794 and is still an active cemetery. A large numberContinue reading “Strolling Spear Street Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont: Part 1”
The Village Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont #2
“Garrad Burritt gave the land for the Old Section of the Village Cemetery in 1829. With over 2000+ burials, the Village cemetery is one of the most well tended, beautiful cemeteries in the State of Vermont. St. Catherine’s Cemetery is now included in the Village Cemetery.”-https://www.shelburnevt.org/222/Village-Cemetery
The Village Cemetery: Shelburne, Vermont #1
In today’s video, https://youtu.be/sk4JPyt3fHo, I am offering a walk of the Village Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont. This was an impromptu visit after I filmed my BRIEF History of Leaf-Peeping video nearby. I saw the street sign, which stated “To Village Cemetery” and I knew I was, well, history… Some background: “Garrad Burritt gave the landContinue reading “The Village Cemetery: Shelburne, Vermont #1”
Strolling St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont
Today’s YouTube video, https://youtu.be/0Btr9CzjM9Y, is a stroll in St. Catherine’s Cemetery in the rain. Wish I’d had my slicker! “This cemetery is now part of the Village Cemetery. On June, 1892, land was deeded by Mr. Havens to John Dubuc, agent for the parishioners to build St. Catherine’s Church Hall and establish a cemetery. OnContinue reading “Strolling St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Shelburne, Vermont”