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October 2024
The Art and Architecture of the American Cemetery
Have you ever wondered about the strange symbols that can be found on old gravestones? Join us as we explore the history, customs, myths and lore surrounding American cemeteries and the Rural Cemetery Movement through the lens of one the most unusual cemeteries in Massachusetts – the Hillside Cemetery in North Adams. $15 BCHS Members, $20 Non-Members, Free for North Adams Residents Tickets can be purchased by clicking the orange "Book Now" button on the lower left of our homepage:…
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We are surrounded by history! Where else can you find the fathers of Archaeological Photography and the Railway Air Brake? Just who were the Johnson Greys? Join local historian Jason Vivori as we explore historic Hillside Cemetery seeking the movers and shakers of North Adams and learn how their contributions changed history and echoed into the present. Please wear sensible walking shoes and meet at the top of the hill off Brown Street. $15 BCHS Members, $20 Non-Members, Free for…
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