A bit late but happened to see this thread.
Graveyard fan here. 20 years Membership Chairman of Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites.
Visited a lot personally in CT as well as here in MD.
They are a real connection to the past. The actual people are there, and you can get a sense of the background of the area...who the families were, why streets are named so, etc.
Bttt
I liked your post. I am really glad to hear that there is an organization that you are a member of that protects historical cemeteries. I am also glad that you are a participant. Good for you!
It’s not just cemeteries. It’s everything. Magnificent Victorian multi-generation homes in Massachusetts.Centuries old hardwood trees lining shady streets. Wooden barns festoon with Chewing tobacco advertisements. Statues of the Civil War.
Old plant nurseries and conservatories. There are some especially excellent ones in CT, don’t you know.
I am really, REALLY glad that you are taking part in this effort. My hat’s off to you sir!