Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Massachusetts
I often take a walk in nearby historic Pine Grove Cemetery. It's a peaceful oasis in a busy urban setting. It can be quite beautiful in any of the four seasons. I shot this at the end of March, 2013 when a persistent winter was pushing to keep spring weather at bay. It is sobering to note the history of our nations wars represented throughout the cemetery, the Civil War, Spanish/American, WW I & II, Korea and Vietnam.
From the cemeteries web site: The cemetery consists of approximately 250 acres of which 82 developed and houses between 88,000 and 90,000 interments. The cemetery has been recorded in Ripley's Believe It or Not as the second longest contiguous stone wall in the world, second only to the Great Wall of China. The wall is built of fieldstone and was built by the WPA in the 1930's.
In My Footsteps: Cape Cod - Pine Grove Cemetery
The 9th In My Footsteps: Cape Cod video features possibly the most infamous spot on the Cape. Pine Grove Cemetery in Truro was the site of a grizzly murder scene in 1969. Antone Costa killed and dismembered four women on the grounds of the cemetery. The events became a best selling book as well. This place and dozens more are featured in my first book In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide available in stores and online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Schiffer Books.
At Pine Grove Cemetery
Wausau VFW members place flags to commemorate Memorial Day.
Pine Grove Cemetery vlog
Very little editing this time around. I need a better computer because my computer tends to freeze when I edit too much. Anyway here is a vlog that I hope is the first in a string of cemetery vlogs I plan to do. It may even spill onto some paranormal vlogs as well. This is Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton, MA. Hopefully having me walking around and talking for the most part isn't too boring. Comments are always appreciated since I am still new to the vlog thing.
VALE CEMETERY THE CARETAKERS HOUSE
Historic Vale Cemetery, founded in 1857 Approximately 60 acres in size, with about 33,000 grave sites, Vale Cemetery has been and continues to be non-denominational and welcomes all who would be buried in its peaceful grounds
The cemetery is divided into several sections, each having its own historic importance:
Veterans Section — veterans from the Civil War and Spanish American War are buried here, as well as later ones.
First Reformed Church — The graves in this section predate the formation of Vale Cemetery. They were moved in 1879 from various small First Reformed Church cemeteries scattered throughout the Stockade. The oldest marker is that of Jan Mabee, survivor of the Schenectady Massacre, who died in 1725.
The first burial was of four-year-old Noah Vibbard Van Vorst.
The oldest burial is that of Elias Van Guysling who died in 1695. His remains were relocated from the family plot on Van Slyk Island when General Electric enlarged their site.
The oldest grave marker is that of Jan Maybee, of Mabee House, who died in 1725.The Superintendent's House (1889–1890) and Caretaker's Cottage are listed as contributing buildings to the Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The North Terrace Gate, State Street Gate, and Brandywine Avenue Gate are listed as contributing structures.
The Vale, as it was called, was a child born of the Rural Cemetery Movement, which began in 1831 at Mt. Auburn Cemetery near Boston. At that time, inner-city burying grounds filling up as populations expanded and rampant epidemics swept through cities, increasing the death rates and creating a need for more burial sites. Indeed, many of the cemeteries of that era were nothing more than marshy wetlands that were unsuitable for building purposes.
In Schenectady about 1850, the old public burying ground in the Stockade (located at present day Front and Green streets) was in an unsanitary condition. In 1856, the Common Council concluded the land known as the Hospital Farm, off Nott Terrace (a 38-acre plot), then a rural area outside the city, would be a suitable site for a public cemetery.
On June 2, 1857, Mayor Benjamin V.S. Veeder was authorized to oversee the road grading and tree planting for the new cemetery. Burton Thomas and John Doyle designed a park-like landscape with pastoral vistas. More than 1,000 trees of various species were planted. Vale Cemetery was dedicated on Oct. 21, 1857, by Rev. Julius Seelye.
The first burial was that of a four-year-old child, Noah Vibbard Van Vorst, on Nov. 9, 1857. Today there are more than 33, 000 people buried in Vale’s 100 acres.
Union College president Dr. Eliphalet Nott donated the first entrance on Nott Terrace, a 66-feet wide gateway. The college, city, and the First Reformed Church all participated in Vale’s founding. In that era, the cemetery was more than a burial ground or place of mourning. Visitors would spend the day there, often with picnic lunches, while enjoying the natural surroundings, man-made lakes, and finding cool relief in the hottest months.
Through the years religious, fraternal, and military groups designed plots for their deceased members: First (Dutch) Reformed Church, German Methodist Church, Union College, the Congregational Church, the African-American Community, and the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) to name a few.
The Vale’s rural origins gradually disappeared as the city of Schenectady grew up around it. But plans are now emerging to restore monuments and roadbeds to their original grandeur.
Interred here are the founders and leaders of Schenectady’s development from a trading post to a center of commerce and industry; artists, poets, writers and distinguished scholars many from Union College; civic leaders; politicians; the “colored,” the poor and probably a few scoundrels.
Vale continues to be non-denominational and welcomes all who would be buried in its peaceful grounds, either in a full burial or as cremated remains.Thriving Into the 21st Century
Graveyard Legends & Lore, Massachusetts Book of the Dead
Take a journey through the fascinating past of the cemeteries of Massachusetts with author, Roxie J. Zwicker in her latest book Massachusetts Book of the Dead: Graveyard Legends and Lore. Are you fascinated by the ghost stories, or perhaps the gravestone symbolism and the stories of those who tread these paths before us. Discover stories, stones and superstitions from the north shore to Cape Cod, western Massachusetts and everywhere between.
bell rock cemetery malden massachusetts est 1650-1670 about
very peaceful historic cemetery with great slate stones in decent condition, and a funny lay out, two hills or mounds are close together with a path between them..makes them look like a pair of..umm..boobs...the boobs of graves..haha but a great scenic haunted cemetery oldest stone being 1672.
Stockbridge Cemetery - Stockbridge, MA
Stockbridge Cemetery
One of the oldest cemeteries in the United States.
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Lynn Timeline and History by Jeff and Steves at A Regional Equity Training
Lynn History by Jeff and Steves
at A Regional Equity Training on
Nov 10, 2012
The Institute on Leadership in Equity And Development (ILEAD)
Hosted by The New Lynn Coalition
Lynn, MA
Haunted Cave Trip Dungeon Rock Lynn MA
A trip back to the Lynn Woods. A closer look this time at the inside of the cave and walk through Dungeon Rock. Also I explore the spiritualist movement of the 1800's and it's influence on Dungeon Rocks History. Do the ghost of Hiram Marble and pirate Thomas Veal haunt the cave? Was there ever any treasure to be found?
Haunted places in ma
Back at fort devens haunted theater&FUCKING A! I heard& l caught an orb! At 10 sec-25 listen to footsteps& like a door closing! At 58sec-1:19,u can hear a breathing sound at 1:28-1:19 see the orb!!
Manning Bowl Tribute Video
Most people in Lynn have either heard of or been to Manning Bowl. Just before its demolision in 2004 I went down and filmed some footage of the bowl in the state it was in and put some music/facts to it all. I apologize in advance for the quality of the video--this was back when I was just starting out in video production.
Done with the help of Lynn,MA sports historian Bob Keaney--who provided voiceovers and pictures.
st mary's cemetery
This is a historic Catholic cemetery located slightly south of Old Town Alexandria. It is still currently an 'active' cemetery and very well maintained.
This was established in 1795 when Old Town passed an ordnance that cemeteries were no longer allowed to be established within the Alexandria city limits due to the limited acreage that the small town sat on - a full 76 acres originally.
St. Mary's is the oldest public Catholic Cemetery in the state of Virginia with many of its resting residence being of both Irish and Italian decent and occasional German.
The cemetery itself is pretty vast. There are not as many statuesque stones as there is at the St. Mary's Cemetery in DC, however, this is still a scenic cemetery and very peaceful despite being next to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Beautiful Place #96 Old Burial Hill Graveyard Marblehead Mass
via YouTube Capture
You guys know my love for old cemeteries and graveyards. Old Burial Hill Graveyard is one of the oldest and it's the home of Revolutionary War heroes . High up on the hill with great views of Marblehead Harbor this is a beautiful Graveyard that will not disappoint. I hope you guys enjoy this one as much as I did making it .
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Ceremony held at MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for thousands of western Massachusetts families.
Kayak voyage to Egg Rock Lynn MA middle of nowhere
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Cardinal Sean O'Malley homily @3/4/2016 on his visit to st Joseph in Lynn, mass
Cardinal Sean O'Malley homily @3/4/2016 on his visit to st Joseph in Lynn, mass
Panorama of Arundel Cemetery
Kennebunkport, Maine. April 2013.
Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge, MA
Some of my favorite Memorials I found at Mount Auburn.
Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, MA
Pulled from their website: FOREST HILLS CEMETERY is one of the finest examples of the garden cemetery in the United States. It was founded in 1848 to provide a magnificent park-like setting to bury and remember family and friends. Set among the important jewels of Greater Boston's Emerald Necklace—the linked collection of parks and green spaces (the jewels) that ring the city—Forest Hills Cemetery is a treasure trove of natural splendor and man-made beauty. In recognition of its unique qualities, Forest Hills Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
More than 275 rolling acres is the setting for art, sculpture, memorials and architecture that are admired around the world. And throughout the landscape, carefully cultivated bushes, trees and plantings contribute to an atmosphere that is both restful and arresting... an enchanting combination that celebrates the living, while commemorating the deceased. It is no wonder Forest Hills Cemetery was named one of the 1000 Greatest Places in Massachusetts.
My favorite pictures that I captured of the awesome memorials and statues while exploring Forest Hill Cemetery. Music by Bob Giles from his CD: Inside the Marble Zoo.