The Victorian era formed many funeral customs and traditions. Phrases like "saved by the bell," "graveyard shift" and "dead ringer," as well as words such as "living room" and "undertaker," emerged ...

CHICO — Since the theme of death is central to the Halloween celebration, a local historical group decided it would be interesting to demonstrate to modern folks the customs of mourning during the ...

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — One of the gems of Colonial Heights is, no doubt, Violet Bank Museum where you can see exhibits from the periods between 1815 to 1873 including Civil War artifacts, guns, furniture, ...

LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) -Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire has presented several “Women in History Afternoon Tea” fundraisers throughout the season. The next event focusing on Victorian funeral practices ...

In a small room, an unoccupied wooden coffin rests in the center. In another, a buttoned-up black wedding dress is paired with a dark, lace mourning veil. On a table lays wreaths of hair and lit ...

Marietta’s William Root House is hosting an exhibit this month showcasing the kinds of decor and customs that would have accompanied a funeral during the Victorian era. Visitors to the historic house ...

Courtesy photo Gretchen and James Kennedy reenact a Civil War funeral for David Kennedy which will be displayed at their educational event on Oct. 30 at the Juniata Civic Association. The Juniata ...

Source: Carl Rudolph Sohn (1845-1908) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons The Victorian society of the late 1800s was obsessed with death. Queen Victoria set the tone for this after the death of ...

POTTSVILLE — James Silliman, a captain in Pennsylvania’s 28th Regiment, was only 32 years old when he died on July 31, 1865. As providence would have it, he lived to see the Civil War end on April 8, ...

CLINTON — A Clinton museum is sharing stories of sorrow this Halloween season.