Graveyards and History
The Times- Standard reports on what seems like an interesting project in the Fortuna area. The Fortuna Cemetery District will be putting on a show of sorts where actors will play the role of some of those interned in the cemeteries. Seems like a fun event. According to the story there's seven cemeteries in the Fortuna area so there might be some driving involved.
Older cemeteries are interesting. I remember taking a walk through the Ferndale cemetery back in the '70s. All kinds of old graves there. I believe I saw at least one headstone that said Killed By Indians. If only those headstones could talk.
posted by Fred Mangels @ 8:08 AM
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When are they going to be doing this?
The Trinidad cemetery has a headstone that reads "Killed by capitalism". Local author John Ross used this as a title of one of his books.
What: Grave Matters and Untimely Departures
Where: Fortuna Sunrise Cemetery above Newburg Park
When: Oct. 25 from 2-6 p.m. (tours leave every ten minutes)
How much: $15, tickets can be bought in advance at the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce or at Green’s Pharmacy in Fortuna. Tickets will also be sold at the event.
They's done this for several years. Good event!
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