LECTURES & LITERATURE

    All That Remains: A History of Cemeteries and Funeral Customs

    All That Remains: A History of Cemeteries and Funeral Customs

    Presented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum

    October 25, 2009


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    Historian Bruce Stocking unearths the fascinating history of graveyards and funerary rituals, from ancient Egypt through the 19th century. The program features an illustrated presentation on gravestone art and evolution, and up close viewing of antique funerary artifacts from the collection of Robert Rees. Registration required.


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        Mercer Museum

        84 South Pine Street
        Doylestown, PA 18901

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets: $10

        Info Phone: 215-345-0210, ext. 123

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        October 25, 2009

        Times:
        1:30 pm

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