After World War II, there was a fear about the spread of communism around the world, and when North Korea invaded South Korea, the United States, along with the United Nations, aided in the defense of the South during the Korean War. Unfortunately, the war itself is considered by many to be the “forgotten war,” […]
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Controversy surrounds cemetery’s “movie night”
Many cemeteries look for ways to bring the community to their properties, as both outreach and as a way to raise funds for the cemetery. Some cemeteries provide historic tours, even “ghost tours,” while others use their space for more day-to-day events, such as offering yoga classes. One cemetery, however, has garnered some negative backlash […]
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On Wisconsin: Cemetery restoration in Mineral Point takes patience, persistence and epoxy
Mineral Point, WI is the final resting place of many influential people who helped develop Mineral Point and the state of Wisconsin, including the state’s first governor, Henry Dodge. Like many things in this world, however, time has taken it’s toll on the city’s rural cemetery since it last hosted a funeral more than 100 years […]
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