COLONIAL HEIGHTS — One of the gems of Colonial Heights is, no doubt, Violet Bank Museum where you can see exhibits from the periods between 1815 to 1873 including Civil War artifacts, guns, furniture, ...

CHICO — Since the theme of death is central to the Halloween celebration, a local historical group decided it would be interesting to demonstrate to modern folks the customs of mourning during the ...

Marietta’s William Root House is hosting an exhibit this month showcasing the kinds of decor and customs that would have accompanied a funeral during the Victorian era. Visitors to the historic house ...

The event was the annual Spring Luncheon sponsored by the Weymouth Preservation Society, which is preserving the old two-room schoolhouse as a museum. Before lunch, guests were invited to tour the ...

October and Halloween bring thoughts of the dead, hauntings and spirits from beyond. They also form the subject — at least with a Victorian-era flavoring — for weekend events by the Historic Waco ...

Visitors can learn about those customs when Naper Settlement presents "Victorian Memory and Mourning, plus Cemetery Symbols," a program and guided walking tour of the Naperville Cemetery from 1 to 3 p ...

Death in the Victorian era seemingly has an immortal place in the public imagination. The era’s postmortem traditions have kept modern audiences entranced through classic fiction like “A Christmas ...

Courtesy photo Gretchen and James Kennedy reenact a Civil War funeral for David Kennedy which will be displayed at their educational event on Oct. 30 at the Juniata Civic Association. The Juniata ...

This program is a unique view of intricate funerary practices and customs from an earlier time. This program, presented by the Midland County Historical Society, is a unique view of intricate funerary ...

PITTSFIELD — In the 1800s, public mourning rather than private grieving was a way of life. Victorian social etiquette laid down strict social rules for mourning, from the clothing worn to the length ...

NEWARK - The Licking County Historical Society has decided to have a spooky event this year to highlight this scary time of year. Wake, Wine, and Spirits will be from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the ...