IN THE ARMS OF ANGELS ~ BOOK SIGNING

I am pleased and excited to announce the completion of College of Charleston Professor Patrick Harwood's new book "IN THE ARMS OF ANGELS."  I have had the pleasure of reviewing the draft and feel it would be a wonderful addition to anyone's personal library. Professor Harwood will be at Magnolia Cemetery April 12, 2014 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. See the flyer below for detailed information. 

RECEIVING TOMB UPDATE

            In 2011 the Preservation Society of Charleston voted to include Magnolia Cemetery's Receiving Tomb in its “Seven to Save” project. “Seven to Save” is a project to raise interest and financial assistance for historical structures threatened by extinctions.

            We are excited that the first phase has been completed. This involved stabilization to stop settlement of the structure. This was accomplished with the installation of micro-piles and concrete foundation with stainless steel rods. Also, tie rods were installed just below the barrel-vaulted roof. In order to stabilize the mausoleum, some areas of masonry rebuilding, crack repair and grouting was required. Full restoration of the masonry, stucco, or architectural elements was not included in this phase.
          On behalf of the Trustees and Staff of Magnolia Cemetery Trust we applaud everyone who was involved with this phase of the project: South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Bennett Preservation Engineers PC and the Family of the Late Ted Ashton Phillips for a job well done.

A special thanks to the Preservation Society of Charleston and its many volunteers. Without your hard work and dedication this project would not have been possible. We here at Magnolia Cemetery Trust are grateful and look forward to working with you in the future.  

 

 

“Tour De Graves Magnolia Cemetery: Part Deux” A Successful event

The Historic Charleston’s “Tour De Graves Magnolia Cemetery: Part Deux” was a successful achievement. Those attending enjoyed listening to stories by interpreters as seen in the pictures above and below. All the interpreters did a splendid job of relating the history behind those buried in the various lots included on the tour. The weather was absolutely beautiful, cool and crisp. Well done everyone.

Magnolia's Receiving Tomb Gets Help From the “Seven to Save” Project

In 2011 The Preservation Society of Charleston voted to include the Receiving Tomb located at Magnolia Cemetery on its “Seven to Save” project. “ Seven to Save” is a program to raise interest and financial assistance  for historical structures  threatened by extinctions.