My husband and I enjoy visiting old historic cemeteries in our local area. Why you might ask? Well, for a few reasons.
1. We enjoy learning about history and you can learn a lot by walking through an old cemetery and reading the gravestones and memorial markers. Plus, if the caretaker is around, speak to him or her about the place you’re visiting. Often times they’re very knowledgeable and love sharing history with you.
2. It’s a great way to pay respect to our fallen heroes. We enjoy visiting the graves of fallen soldiers and paying respects. We will sometimes lay wreaths or place an American flag on their grave. These brave heroes can NEVER be forgotten!
3. Unlike others…we don’t find cemeteries to be spooky or eerie. We find them to be beautiful places to visit!
4. Walking is a great form of exercise and walking in a cemetery on the paved paths and/or road is a great form of exercise and it gets you out into the fresh air & sunshine.
The photographs that I’m sharing today in our blog post were taken at 3 different cemeteries in Central Pennsylvania…the Harrisburg area. Each one offers something a little bit different and/or unique. All three are open to the public for visitation.
Shown in Photo #1 – Paxton Church Cemetery
Shown in Photo #2 – Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery
Shown in Photo #3 – Lincoln 1827 Cemetery
How many of you enjoy visiting your local cemeteries? Do you find them to be beautiful places to visit or creepy? Let me hear your thoughts!
I too find old cemeteries to be beautiful peaceful places . They also often offer historical insights into that era.
I also like visiting historic cemeteries. There is so much to learn about the history of a place when you visit a local cemetery. We just visited one in our area that was associated with a mining town that was fascinating.
My daughter is 23 and she loves visiting cemeteries and looking up information about them.
I love old cemeteries. Most are a wonderful place, well maintained and wih so much history. I bet the ones in your area have stones so much older than ours. I alway wonder about the small stone, the ones with interesting phrases and the military ones. This looks interesting.
I agree. Old cemeteries can be very serene, beautiful places. These look very nice.