Remembering Our Forgotten Dead: An Appreciation of Historic Cemeteries

    Sunday, November 22, 2026

    Time
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Venue
    Abigail Stuart House, Olympia, 98501
    Price
    Free

    Enjoy presentations and conversations on the theme of historic cemeteries. Featuring author Erik Anderson, DAHP, the DAR, and Death Dancer's Jennie Banks.

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    Erik Anderson's book, Our Forgotten Dead, was a passion project that took him all over Washington State, photographing obscure and historic cemeteries. He will share images and insights from his journeys.

    Death Dancer's Jennie Banks will share her work helping people embrace their experiences of death and grief.

    The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation's Dr. Guy Tasa will share information about the Historic Cemetery Grant Program.

    Franida Maudsley will speak about her work with the Daughters of the American Revolution to clean over 1,000 gravestones.

    Rest assured, we will lighten the mood with some delicious refreshments. All are welcome to join us at this free event.

    Venue

    Abigail Stuart House
    1002 Washington Street Se
    Olympia
    98501

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