Explore the burial customs, traditions, and superstitions around death in New England from colonial times through the 19th century with Dean Massey, an urban planning researcher from Northeastern University. Following the talk, a short walk to the Warner Cemetery will offer provide an opportunity to examine epitaphs and iconography up close, and engage in a discussion about the rich diversity of New England’s remembrance practices. Tour the first floor of the Palmer-Warner House and join us as we celebrate the end of our season with warm cider and chestnut roasting.

Dean Massey lives in Providence, Rhode Island. He has strong ties to Connecticut: he grew up in a small town east of the river filled with historic cemeteries, studied at Connecticut College, and worked at the Connecticut General Assembly. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting house museums, tracking down gravestones by masters like Zerubbabel Collins, and hiking in the woods. He has visited every Connecticut Landmarks property, starting with the Nathan Hale Homestead as a child.

Tickets to the Walk & Talk ONLY are $10 per person. Tickets to the Walk & Talk with a tour of the first floor of the Palmer-Warner House are $20 per person, or $10 for CTL Members. To purchase a ticket to the Cemetery Walk & Talk only, select “Adult” below. For tickets to the Walk & Talk and the tour of the house, select “Adult Combo” below. CTL Members, see below for detailed instructions.

If you have any questions, please email palmer.warner@ctlandmarks.org.

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