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Victorian Mourning Customs - Lifting the Veil off Inherited Family Treasures (Hybrid)

Sat, May 18

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The Community Church

Take a glimpse into the customs and rituals of death in Victorian America. We can thank the Victorians for the 'cult of mourning' which generated a fantastic assortment of keepsakes, mementos, and paperwork.

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 Victorian Mourning Customs - Lifting the Veil off Inherited Family Treasures (Hybrid)
 Victorian Mourning Customs - Lifting the Veil off Inherited Family Treasures (Hybrid)

Time & Location

May 18, 2024, 1:00 PM CDT

The Community Church, 5714 Broadway Rd, Richmond, IL 60071, USA

About the event

We can thank the Victorians for the 'cult of mourning' which generated a fantastic assortment of keepsakes, mementos, and paperwork.  Discover how these materials and the cultural attitudes toward grief can be researched with the help of modern tools and new resources.  This program is hosted by the British Interest Group of Wisconsin and  Illinois (BIGWILL) and will be available to members as a hybrid program  (in-person and virtual).  To become a member, please visit the BIGWILL website.

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