[HistoricCemeteries] Historic Cemetery DVD project

[Kuri Gill]

Earth, Stone & Memories: Historic Cemeteries and What They Tell Us offers a
visual introduction to historic burial grounds and cemeteries and their
development through the nineteenth century. Viewers will learn about the
types of stone used to mark graves, inscription techniques, and how both
change through time. Historians, archaeologists, and genealogists offer
insight into the role of population growth and transportation in the
development of the historic cemetery. The DVD offers bonus segments about
three special topics: A detailed explanation of Illinois' abandoned cemetery
law and what it means to anyone interested in repairing headstones or
restoring historic cemeteries; archaeologist Mike McNerney's study of
"necked-discoid" grave markers he's found in eleven states; and Memorialist
George Bell demonstrates the creation of stone motifs using hand drawn,
rubber stencil designs. Earth, Stone & Memories may be ordered through
<http://www.southernmostillinoishistory.com/>
www.southernmostillinoishistory.com. The site features video previews,
classroom handouts, and a transcript. The Southernmost Illinois Delta
Empowerment Zone produced the DVD to showcase the region's unique cultural
heritage and to encourage further historical interpretation. Proceeds from
the sale of the DVD benefit the organization's community and economic
development projects.


-- 
Richard Kuenneke

OAKVIEW ROAD MEDIA

618.967.6428


Kuri Gill
Historic Cemeteries Program  & CLG Coordinator
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301-1266
(503) 986-0685
(503) 986-0793 (fax)
kuri.gill at state.or.us
Plan to attend the Oregon Heritage Conference April 7-9 in Astoria. For information, visit http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/OHC/Conference.shtml 
or on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Heritage-Conference/194597583890959