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Consolations of Memory: Death and Mourning in the Nineteenth Century

October 3, 2015 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Free

Consolations of Memory is a self-guided cemetery walk of the area surrounding Hotchkiss Chapel as well as the Chapel itself. Along the way guests will learn not only about mourning customs of the 19th century but also illness, medical treatments, funerary and burial practices, cemetery iconography and more. This is a free event but registration is required.

Details

Date:
October 3, 2015
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
http://bit.ly/1DSa0wQ

Organizer

The Mourning Society of St Louis
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Venue

Hotchkiss Chapel
Phone
314-381-0750