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Messages in Marble: The Victorian Tombstone's Hidden Messages

  • Catawba Main Library 114 West C Street Newton, NC, 28658 United States (map)

Week 2 of “Grave Tales: Victorian Death Customs” Series

Tombstones and monuments were a canvas for Victorian grief. What can a stone tell us about the person beneath it? Their beliefs, social status, occupation or the heart of their story?

Take a virtual tour to decode the era’s symbols, from winged skulls to angels, and uncover how Victorians romanticized death. Join us to unveil these hidden messages in a captivating journey!