It seems that religious places, sacred sites, and cemeteries have long been minor chords in North American historical archaeology. In preparing this edited volume on the archaeology of religious sites and cemeteries, we as editors were interested in determining the Read More …
Graves and Cemeteries-Historic Trail-Related
Cemeteries offer a view to the past through the study of the inscriptions, monuments, and related records. The stones provide a valuable resource for historical research. Cemeteries can teach us about those who came before us and what was important to these people. For many individuals early in our country’s existence, their burials and subsequent markers are the only records that exist about them.
“Deep Is The Grave, And Silent:” Death And Mourning On The Oregon-California Trails
Death was a difficult and lonely event on the plains when many families traveled without close kin or the same support groups they relied on back in their settled lives. In addition, they often lacked the time, materials, and rituals Read More …