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”
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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”
Walking Shelburne Road Cemetery in South Burlington, Vermont
In today’s video, https://youtu.be/HGRCQ6O-zs0, I am walking the Shelburne Road Cemetery in South Burlington, Vermont. It is one of two municipal cemeteries in this city. (Eldridge is the other.) You will NEVER see it from the road because it’s behind a line of trees. I’ve driven by it for DECADES and has no idea itContinue reading “Walking Shelburne Road Cemetery in South Burlington, Vermont”
Munger Street Cemetery in New Haven, Vermont
When I was in New Haven, Vermont the other day, I was following the Google Maps’ directions to the Union Church (yesterday’s video). Unfortunately, those directions were INCORRECT! On the bright side, I KNEW there was a Munger Street Cemetery on the road GM sent me to. Thus, today’s video of that very cemetery! VideoContinue reading “Munger Street Cemetery in New Haven, Vermont”
East Shoreham Cemetery in East Shoreham, Vermont
In today’s video, https://youtu.be/uDI8IIrw1e8, you’ll see for the first time EVER: REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS’ GRAVES!! Also buried there were American Civil War soldiers, as well as World War II veterans and so many other people in between! So, come with me and enjoy a quick walk-through of the East Shoreham Cemetery in East Shoreham, Vermont!
Visiting Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, VT: Part 5
Today’s video, https://youtu.be/vb5R-b0v1_I, is the last of my visits to the Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont. In this video, you’ll see what appears to be fresh graves in some areas when, in fact, there’s not a fresh grave in that area at all. I tried to avoid stepping on them. When I did,Continue reading “Visiting Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, VT: Part 5”
Touring Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 4
Today’s video, https://youtu.be/xNZ8XynjVmk, is a continuation of my tour of the Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont. I had been talking to someone in the YouTube comments who told me his grandparents were buried there. I was hoping to capture their headstones for him by filming the rest of the cemetery. “The last cemeteryContinue reading “Touring Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 4”
Touring Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 3
After many chats via YouTube comments, I opted to return to the Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont to finish filming it. Today’s video, https://youtu.be/G6h0aB6w7Bc, is the first part of that. “The last cemetery under the auspices of the Colchester Cemetery Advisory Committee is the Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery, on College Parkway next toContinue reading “Touring Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 3”