My granddaughter #2's first grade class had a field trip to our town.
One stop of many was at our house.
Another stop was on the green and at the Meeting House.
There was also mention of the native peoples who once lived in this area.
In the description of the Meeting House was mention of where it once stood. In reading that Dan and I realized that where we thought it was once, was not correct. So we went looking for the cemetery that didn't move when the church did.
We found it in the woods on the side of a hill.
All cemeteries are cared for by the town but looks like this one could use a bit more care.
At least the Boy Scouts have marked the veterans graves. This one was likely in the Revolutionary War.
Time has taken a toll on these gravestones.
...I have had the opportunity to visit several cemeteries like yours. Many cemeteries need more care than they receive!
ReplyDeleteHere in England, churchyards are often called "God's acre" and they (or parts of them) are allowed to be a bit wild. I rather like the unmanicured look which encourages the wildlife
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea for a field trip for the kids.
ReplyDeleteNew England has so many historic sites to visit. Good that you are among them! I love visiting old cemeteries.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting post, I enjoyed learning a little history of your town :) Loved the story about the village green.
ReplyDeleteThe unruly appearance of the cemetery looks great to me.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it was a good project for your granddaughter's class to learn more about the history of local places. How interesting to read about the former life of your own home. That cemetery does look like it could use a bit more case, but nice that the veterans graves were marked by the Boy Scouts.
ReplyDeleteI like this. Makes it clear that history is not something that happens elsewhere (and elsewhen I suppose!) Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne.
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