Discarded Gravestones
Discarded gravestones on the beach?! You might expect to find seashells, sea glass, driftwood, and such on a beach . . . but gravestones!? Low tides, strong winds, and shifting sands reveal a tragic event in San Francisco’s past – gravestones that were repurposed decades…
Infant Gravestone Symbols
Infant gravestone symbols can reveal the beliefs and emotions of our ancestors who lost little ones. An understanding of these symbols can give us a peek into their hearts. Infant mortality rates were much higher a few generations ago. As we build our family trees,…
Thanks a Million!
Thanks a million to everyone who participated in uploading photos on June 25th for the Rescuing Our Roots project! The attempt to break an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (TM) title was unfortunately unsuccessful. However, it was part of a larger goal to document one million…
Join an Official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Attempt!
You are invited to join an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM attempt to break a title for the most photos of gravestones uploaded to a bespoke (custom) platform in 24 hours! We would love to have you participate! After all, it isn’t every day you get…
Cuba’s Colón Cemetery
Cuba’s Colón Cemetery holds many surprises . . . When you think of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus, a cemetery in Cuba may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But that is who this cemetery is named after. The full name of…
Hand Symbolism on Gravestones
Hand symbolism on gravestones can reveal how our ancestors lived and what they believed. One of the most common gravestone symbols on tombstones is the hand. There are clasped hands, pointing fingers, hands holding objects, and more. Finger Pointing Up Fingers pointing upward indicate that…
