Product Description
Cemetery Tours and Programming: A Guide shows the range and opportunities of cemetery programming that go beyond basic starting points like dog walking or traditional historic walking tours. It illustrates the reuses of both historic and contemporary burial grounds throuhg the lenses of recreation, education and reflection.
This guide takes readers through the historical roots of cemetery programming, options for creating diverse programming, and step-by-step suggestions for executing events. While most cemeteries do not have a large paid staff, this book is accessible to anyone (paid staff members, volunteers, a Friends Group, or museum or historical society) looking to broaden the scope of how their local cemetery is utiliized.
Rachel Wolgemuth has an academic background in American Studies with a focus on folklore and material culture. She has over a decade of experience at a historic cemetery outside of Philadelphia.
