Translating Tombstones

Sun May 26 2024 at 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

712 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, United States, Iowa 52802 | Davenport

German American Heritage Center & Museum
Publisher/HostGerman American Heritage Center & Museum
Translating Tombstones
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What does a hand pointing on a gravestone mean? Does an anchor mean someone was a sailor? Find out what the different symbols on gravestones mean during this lively program on cemeteries with Minda Powers-Douglas. She will explain the meanings behind the symbols and help you understand the special language of tombstones.
1:30 Refreshments
2:00 Program
Free for members
$5 for non-members
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/translating-tombstones
Minda Powers-Douglas is an author and lecturer on historical cemeteries and gravestone symbolism. She is the founder and editor of www.TheCemeteryClub.com and Epitaphs Magazine. She enjoys speaking at cemetery events and doing her part to keeping our cemeteries "alive." Minda received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Theater from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. She is a native of Moline, Illinois.
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