Windham Cemetery on the Plains Icons and Iconography Tour
Saturday, September 28
1:00—2:00 PM
Cemetery on the Plains
Ages 10+ / Registration required
Do you love history? Are you curious about cemeteries? Do you like to wander among gravestones? Then meet us at Windham's Cemetery on the Plains on Saturday, September 28, at 1 PM for an engaging and informative tour led by local researcher, librarian, author, and cemetery sleuth, Erin E. Moulton.
The town cemetery is akin to a museum. It's a community time capsule, showcasing art, artifacts, and stories. Erin will help us unearth icons and iconography of Windham's past. We'll explore grave sites of early Scots Irish settlers, Windham veterans, teachers, firefighters, and nurses. We'll mull the meaning of the symbols and epitaphs that we see along the way and do a scavenger hunt as we go.
Erin E. Moulton writes books and tracks dead people. As a genealogical researcher, she has explored the lives of the departed for over 14 years. Erin is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the New Hampshire Historical Society, and the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists. She holds a B.A. from Emerson College, an M.F.A. from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. She is an award-winning author of middle grade and young adult books. Her latest title is The Beginner's Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing: Scavenger Hunt and Workbook. When she isn’t tracking down just the right word or just the right clue, she can be spotted sleuthing New England’s burying places. You can find her online at www.erinemoulton.com.
- Parking: Park at NorthRidge Church at 14 Cobbetts Pond Road and meet us at the Cemetery on the Plains located at 5 Cobbetts Pond Road in Windham.
- Clothing: Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. If the weather is truly terrible and forces us to cancel, we will email registrants.
This program is for ages 10 and up, and registration is required. Space is limited, so register early!
