“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.

THE 22nd ANNUAL GHOST WALK WAS A GREAT SUCCESS

The 22^nd Annual Confederate Ghost Walk was a great success. The exceptional teamwork performed by everyone involved did not go unnoticed. I applaud the cemetery staff and volunteers for a job well done. What would I do without you?

 Accolades go out to the re-enactors for their continued dedication to this annual event. Those attending the event offered many words of praise when exiting.

"TOUR DE GRAVES MAGNOLIA CEMETERY: PART DEUX"

Once again Magnolia Cemetery will offer its treasured resources for the site of the “TOUR DE GRAVES MAGNOLIA CEMETERY: PART DEUX”. The event is coordinated by The Historic Charleston Foundation and will be held October 25, 2013.   for more information

Cemetery Reveals Links to Sesquicentennial History

The 22^nd Annual Confederate Ghost Walk to be held October 11-12, 2013.  

Once again the night will come alive with the history of the past presented by re-enactors in period attire revealing a day in the life of some of those buried at Magnolia Cemetery.

Old Glory Returns to Magnolia Cemetery

After several months I am excited to see Old Glory and her partner the South Carolina Flag gracing the entrance to the cemetery once again! The old flag pole rusted at the base and had to be replaced. So proudly she waves because of your donations! Thanks!

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.

Magnolia's Most Monumental: Witte Tiffany Angel

I have passed by this one-of-a-kind Magnolia Cemetery monument many times over the years and was never quite sure about the image on it. American Indian? Egyptian pharaoh? Christian angel?

 

The plot thickened when I really started to look into this mysterious memorial. Enter one of America’s most famous and accomplished artists and designers: Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933).