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thatbanjobusiness · 3 years ago

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The ballad of Omie Wise, like many older murder songs from the United States, is based off a real event. Naomi Wise was killed April 1807 in Randolph County, North Carolina, around eighteen years of age. I’ve seen this song given the distinction of being the US’s oldest murder ballad. Like many American murder ballads, some information has undergone embellishment or fictionalization. There’s lots of lyrical variants and performances I could share; I’m going with Doc Watson today because there ain’t nothing like Watson doing folk tunes. It’s a vibe, dude.

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Information on the actual murder below:

Braxton Craven, second president of the institute that became Duke University, was also a novelist with the pen name Charlie Vernon. Long after Omie Wise’s death, around 1851, he wrote about the killing in prose with an ending poem. His version became the ballad’s “standard” version. Today, much of his version is assumed to be fiction because it follows a formulaic and romanticized murder ballad format of a beautiful, innocent young woman deceived and killed.

And like, holy buttwaffles, my dudes, does Craven lay the idea of ‘beauty’ and ‘purity’ of women on thick:

At William Adams’ lived Naomi Wise. She had early been thrown upon the cold charity of the world, and she had received the frozen crumbs of that charity. Her size was medium; her figure beautifully formed; her face handsome and expressive; her eye keen yet mild; her words soft and winning. . . . There was no place for her but the kitchen with the prospect of occasionally going into the field. This the poor orphan accepted willingly; she was willing to labor, she was ashamed to beg.

And elsewhere:

But how can a pure and good woman love a wicked man! Nonsense, thou puritan! She does not love his wickedness, but his soul. Did not the Saviour love a wicked world, though he died to destroy its wickedness? Then a woman will love a wicked man better than a good one, will she? No, she will love a good man much better, other things being equal. But you make daring deeds of wickedness the exponents of man’s greatness.

And if you somehow haven’t gotten enough of this disturbing waxing eloquent:

She was the gentle, confiding, unprotected creature that a man like Lewis would love by instinct.

Yyyyyyeah. It’s. It’s uh. Quite the read.

According to Craven, poor orphan Omie Wise was killed by her boyfriend Jonathan Lewis because he became interested pursuing a woman of a higher station, his employer Benjamin Elliot’s sister. Since Naomi wanted to marry Lewis, this would ruin his chances with the other woman, so Lewis chose to deceive Omie. He said they’d elope and ride to the justice’s house to wed, but instead during the trip, drowned her.

The actual Naomi Wise would not have been so innocent according to the standards of her day; she had two children born out of wedlock already (Nancy, b. 1799, and Henry, b. 1804), and was pregnant with a third, probably through Lewis.

Recently, a handwritten Nineteenth Century document, a seemingly contemporary account of the event, was found written by Mary Woody titled “A true account of Nayomy Wise.” This account, unlike Craven’s formulaic, idealized, ‘pure’ woman stuff, describes Naomi less idealistically:

To Such as here and Wants to know A woman Came Some years ago Then from a Cunty named by hide In Randolph after did reside And by Some person was defild And So brought forth a basturd Child She Told her name neomy Wise Her Carnal Conduct Some did despise It was not long till She another that might be Cald a basturds Brother And Being poor and Credit low From hous to hous She had to go And labor hard in tiol and pain Herself and babes for to maintain The Second Child neomy bore think She Into a neighbors man Ben Sanders Swore And now She Seems give up to Sin Too much neglecting grace within In Eighteen hundred Six the year She was over come a gain we here And by a lewis was defiled And a third time became with Child

In child support laws of the day, the woman would charge each father, and he would post a bond publicly ensuring the county wouldn’t have to pay for their child. But according to the Mary Woody account, Jonathan Lewis didn’t want this made public nor did he want to marry Naomi. He threatened to kill her, and did finally drown her.

The location of her death is usually given as Deep River near Asheboro.

You can also see her tombstone at Randolph County at Providence Cemetery. And yes, 1808 appears to be the wrong date; the stone is over a hundred years old, but not original.

Randolph County Court records for Jonathan Lewis’ trials exist. I haven’t obtained direct access to these records myself. I can only type out some of what I’ve read from books like CrimeSong by Richard H. Underwood. But there is such information as:

In the August term of court, 1808, Benjamin Elliot came before the subscribing justices and made oath that he was the officer called by the Lt. Col. Commander of said county to guard the gaol of said county for the safe keeping of Jonathan Lewis, a state prisoner, confined therein on the charge of murder. . .

Jonathan Lewis was indicted for murder, escaped jail in 1808, was returned to jail in 1811, and was tried and convicted for (get this!)... jail breaking... and served only 47 days.

A well-known version of the ballad, performed by G. B. Grayson in 1927, says Lewis joined the army and avoided prosecution. However, this is not true for the events involving Omie Wise. It may have been conflated with another lesser-known murder ballad based on true events, Lula Viers.

I am new on this topic and am learning much of this information now, so bear that in mind; I may have made some factual errors here and there unknowingly.

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all-hail-mono-onion · 6 years ago

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Pemalang Regency is a regency (Indonesian: kabupaten) on the north coast of Central Java province in Indonesia. Its capital is the town of Pemalang. The regency is bordered by the Java Sea in the north, in the east by Pekalongan Regency, by Purbalingga Regency in the south, and by Tegal Regency in the west. It covers an area of 1,118.03 km2, and had a population of 1,261,353 at the 2010 Census;[1] the latest official estimate (as at January 2014) is 1,276,823.

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Archaeological evidence demonstrates settlement in Pemalangduring prehistoric times. The findings of the punden and baths in the north-west of the District Moga. Ganesha statue, phallus, graves and tombstones in the village Keropak. Besides archaeological evidence that suggests the existence of an Islamic cultural elements can also be connected such as the grave of Sheikh Maulana Maghribi in Comal Kawedanan. There is also the grave of Rohidin, Sayyid uncle of Sunan Ampel Ngali who had a mission to convert the local population.

Pemalang's existence in the 16th century can be attributed to van Goens Rijkloff records and data in the book of W. Fruin Mees stated that in 1575 Pemalang is one of 14 independent regions in Java, led by a prince or a king. In a later development, and Panembahan Seda Senopati Panembahan Krapyak of Mataram conquered these areas, including Pemalang. Since then Pemalang become vassals of Mataram area ruled by Prince or vassal king.

Pemalang and Kendal in the period before the 17th century is an area that is more important than Tegal, Pekalongan and Semarang. Because the highway linking the northern coast to the hinterland of Central Java (Mataram) that crosses Pemalang and Wiradesa regarded as the oldest road connecting the two regions.

As the population of rural settlements that have regularly appeared in the early centuries AD to the period of the 14th and 15th centuries, and then growing rapidly in the 16th century, which increased during the development of Islam in Java under a kingdom of Demak, Cirebon and then Mataram.

At that time Pemalang have successfully established traditional governance in the years around 1575. Figure origins of Pajang named Prince Benawa. The Prince is King Jipang origin who succeeded his father who had died, Sultan Adiwijaya.

The position of the king was preceded by a bitter feud between him and Aria Pangiri.

Too bad Prince Benawa can only rule for one year. Prince Benawa died and based on local belief states that Prince Benawa died in Pemalang, and was buried in the village Penggarit (now the Heroes Cemetery Penggarit).

Duchy subordinate Mataram

Pemalang into administrative territorial unit steady since R. Mangoneng, Pangonen or Mangunoneng became ruler Pemalang region centered on Hamlet Oneng, Bojongbata village in about 1622. During this period Pemalang is apanage of Prince Purbaya of Mataram. According to some sources Mangoneng R is a figure that local leaders supporting the policy of Sultan Agung. A character who is very anti- VOC. Thus Mangoneng can be seen as a leader, soldier, warrior and hero of the nation in the fight against the Dutch colonization in the 17th century is the struggle against the Dutch under the banner of Sultan Agung of Mataram.

In about 1652, Sunan Ingabehi Subajaya Amangkurat II lifted into the Regent Pemalang after Amangkurat II established rule in Mataram throne after uprising Trunajaya extinguished with the help of the VOC in 1678.

Diponegoro War

According to the Dutch in 1820 Pemalang then ruled by a regent named Mas Tumenggung Suralaya. At this time Pemalang has been closely associated with the character Kanjeng Swargi or Kanjeng Pontang. A regent involved in the war Diponegoro. Swargi Kanjeng is also known as Gusti Sepuh, and during the war he managed to flee to the Netherlands Sigeseng or Kendaldoyong. Tomb of Gusti Sepuh can be identified as the tomb of Kanjeng Swargi or Reksodiningrat. In times of year reign between 1823-1825 i.e. during Reksadiningrat Regents. Note Netherlands said that the persistent assist the Dutch in the Diponegoro war in the North Coast area of Java just - regent regent Tegal, Kendal and rods without mentioning Regent Pemalang.

Meanwhile, in another part of the book P.J.F. Louw, entitled De Java Oorlog van 1825 -1830 reported that Van den Resident Poet organize some good lineup of Tegal, Pemalang and Bradford to defend themselves from Diponegoro in September 1825 until the end of January 1826. Involvement in helping the Dutch Pemalang this can be attributed with the Dutch statement stating Duke Reksodiningrat only officially recorded as regent until 1825 Pemalang. deployment and probable events that occur after the Pemalang Reksodiningrat Duke joins forces which resulted in the Dutch Diponegoro stop Regent Reksodiningrat.

In 1832 the Regent Pemalang Mbahurekso is Raden Tumenggung Sumo Negoro. At that time due to the success of abundant prosperity of agriculture in the area Pemalang. As is known Pemalang is the producer of rice, coffee, tobacco and peanuts. In a report published at the beginning of the 20th century, stated that Pemalang a Karisidenan department and the District of Pekalongan. Pemalang section divided into two Pemalang and Randudongkal. And all district is divided into 5 districts. So thus Pemalang a district name, district and Onder Karisidenan District of Pekalongan, Central Java Province.

First of all district center located in the village of Oneng. Although there are no remnants of this district, but still found another clue. Instructions in the form of a hamlet named Oneng which can still be found today in the village of Bojongbata. While all district centers are both confirmed to be in Ketandan. The remains of the building can still be seen today is around Ketandan Clinic (Department of Health). The third district is the center of the current district (all district near Town Square Pemalang). The district is now also the rest of the buildings built by the Dutch colonial. Which subsequently went through several rehab and renovation of buildings up to forms joglo as typical building in Central Java.

Dutch colonial period and beyond

Thus all district has been established as an administrative entity after the Dutch colonial administration. In biokratif all district administration also continue to be addressed. From the colonial bureaucratic forms that smells feudalistic bureaucracy towards more in line with developments in the present.

Anniversary and sesanti[edit]

As a top penghomatan Kabupten Pemalang the history of the formation of local governments have agreed to give the attribute Anniversary Pemalang. It is always to commemorate the birth history of all district also to provide the nuanced values of patriotism and the values of heroism as a mirror of the people of all district.

One alternative determination anniversary all district was at the time a statement of Prince Diponegoro to levy war against the Dutch Colonial, which is dated July 20, 1823. However, based on the discussion of experts set up by the team all district, the so Pemalang is dated January 24, 1575, or coincide with POND Thursday 1st of Shawwal 1496 Hijri Je 982. The decision was further stipulated in Local Regulation regency of all district No. 9 of 1996 on the anniversary of all district. In 1575 to form the Solar sengkala realized Lunguding Word Wangsiting Gusti having literal meaning: wisdom, speech / Sabdo, teachings, messages, Lord, to have a value of 5751. While 1496 Je realized by Candra sengkala Tawakal Ambuko Wahananing Manunggal that have meaning literally surrender, open, vehicle / container / tools for, unity / together with having the value 6941.

As for all district Sesanti is Pancasila Kaloka Panduning Nagari, with five basic literal meaning, famous / well-known, the guidelines / guidance, country / region to have a value of 5751.

Geography[edit]

The northern part of the regency is lowland, while the southern part is mountainous, with the peak of Mount Slamet (on the border with Tegal and Purbalingga), the highest mountain in Central Java. Kali Comal River is the largest, which empties into the Java Sea (Edge Pemalang).

The regency capital is located at the northwest tip of the regency, directly adjacent to the Tegal regency. Pemalang is on the coastal road between Semarang and Surabaya Jakarta. In addition there is a provincial road that connects Pemalang with Purbalingga. One of the famous tourist attractions is the beach Pemalang thistle.

The regency lies in Central Java province, located on the northern coast of Java. Geographically the district is located between 109° 17'30" - 109° 40'30" E and 6° 52'30" - 7° 20'11" S.

From Semarang (Central Java provincial capital), this district is approximately 135 km to the west, or if reached by land vehicles takes approximately 3–4 hours. The whole district has an area of 111,530 km².

Thus the whole district has a strategic position, both in terms of trade and government.

The district has a varied topography. The northern part of the district is a coastal area with an altitude ranging from 1 to 5 metres above sea level. The central part is a fertile lowland with an altitude of 6 to 15 metres above sea level; and the southern highlands and mountains are lush with cool air with at an altitude of 16 to 925 metres above sea level. The district region is crossed by two major rivers - the Waluh River and the Comal River. Most of the region is a fertile watershed.

Administrative divisions[edit]

Pemalang Regency consists of fourteen districts (kecamatan), tabulated below with their populations at the 2010 Census.[2] The districts are further divided into a number of villages (dankelurahan). The administrative centre of government is in the Pemalang District. In addition to Pemalang, other significant district towns are Comal, Petarukan, Ulujami, Randudongkal and Moga.

All districts are mostly Javanese-speaking. In the west and south, inhabitants speak the Javanese dialects of Tegal and Banyumasan, while in the east (Petarukan, Comal, Ulujami, Ampelgading and Bodeh) they speak in the Javanese dialect of Pekalongan.

Industry[edit]

Just to the south of Pemalang, there is one large sugar mill named Sumberharjo sugar mill. Although not a popular tourist destination, the mill have many historical significance which regularly attract railfans from Britain or Europe: it is the last place where we can see Du Croo & Brauns steam locomotives in working order,[3] it is also the last sugarcane in Central Java who still operates its field lines (as in 2014 harvesting season),[4][5][6] and one of only two sugar mills in Java who regularly deployed their steam locomotives into the field lines.

Tourism[edit]

Is a famous tourist attraction Blendung Beach, Beach Water Park, thistle, and Cempaka Wulung upland Moga, waterfall bengkawah and cilating in belik, arugn jerang in tegalarja warungpring Arts and culture are well known Baritan, Kuntulan and Sintren Shopping on Pemalang Among other Pemalang Yogya department store, department store Bases, Sirandu Mall, Pemalang Permai Apartment, Plaza Pemalang (Matahari Department Store).

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tittayourself · 2 years ago

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The oldest marked burial here is that of James F. Scurlock purchased about 1400 acres of land surrounding the cemetery the same year. Intending to lay out a town plat, James F. Kirtley, is credited with naming this town in 1854 by saying, "what a grand view!” Kirtley donated 2.5 acres for a baptist church and cemetery in 1856. John Whitmire, the son-in-law of early settler F. The cemetery continued to serve the community, now known by the single word "Grandview.” The cemetery and the original town site remain as a chronicle of the pioneers of Johnson County. The cemetery gradually took over the entire old town site. They were among Grand View's earliest settlers., The railroad came through about a mile southeast of the town in 1881, and by 1883 the main section of Grand View had moved to it. The people of the community buried her in a handmade coffin and marked her tombstone "Annie,” the name on an embroidered handkerchief she carried., The African American section of the cemetery contains the graves of many residents, including the unmarked graves of Scott and Elmira Matlock. The young woman was found murdered the next morning with no sign of her companion. A pair of young travelers came to Grand View one evening in summer 1867. Several stores, a saloon, and more churches were established as the community grew., Of the many graves in the cemetery, one has taken on the status of local legend. after James Scurlock's death during the Civil War, his family sold the town site to F. M., chartered in 1861 as the first masonic lodge in Johnson County. By 1860 Grand View included three general stores, a blacksmith shop, a church building and lodge no. and Rebecca Criner Scurlock's child, James C., who was born and died on June 4, 1857. , John Whitmire, the son-in-law of early settler F.

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eyesonworldcultures · 3 years ago

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Oldest Churches in the U.S.

The United States is host to a vast collection of historical places of worship, including many churches that were erected by Spanish missionaries, the Pilgrims, and Puritans, Quakers, Native Americans, and others. Aside from their spiritual significance, churches are appealing to many types of travelers — from devotees and history buffs to art and architecture enthusiasts. Below, visit 10 of America’s oldest churches that are still standing, either in their original forms or as reconstructions.

Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown, Virginia

Located in the riverside town of Yorktown, Grace Episcopal Church dates back to 1697 and was originally built from marl extracted from the banks of the York River. Only the walls of the church survived a fire that ravaged the city in 1814. It was then rebuilt to its present-day Greek-Revival design. During the 1700s, several of the Founding Fathers were regular attendees at the church, including Thomas Nelson, Jr. — who on August 2, 1776, was among the 56 congressional delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence. Nelson, Jr. is buried in the adjacent cemetery, along with the grave of Nelson his grandfather, the early Yorktown pioneer Thomas “Scotch Tom” Nelson.

St. Luke’s Church, Benns Church, Virginia

St. Luke’s Church is one of few remaining examples in America of the 17th-century Artisan Mannerism architectural style. Much of the brick exterior is from the original building and features elements of Romanesque, Gothic, and Jacobean designs. According to legend, the church was founded in 1632; however, archaeological examinations date it to between1685 and 1687. Today the church operates as a museum and holds community preservation workshops. It’s open for guided tours, which allow visitors to journey through the history of the landmark and its grounds. Local volunteers work from spring to fall on the restoration of the gardens and the old tombstones of the cemetery.

Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, Sleepy Hollow, New York

Old Indian Meeting House, Mashpee, Massachusetts

The Old Indian Meeting House lays claim to being both the oldest church on Cape Cod and the oldest Native American church in the eastern U.S. It was erected in 1684 as a place of worship for the Mashpee Wampanoag people, who had converted to Christianity after coming into contact with European settlers. However, there is some debate as to the origins of the church. The most widely accepted story is that it was raised and moved to its current location in 1717. However, some historians challenge this and believe that it was built in the late 1750s. Either way, it stands today as a prime example of religious colonial architecture on Cape Cod.

Third Haven Meeting House, Talbot County, Maryland

In the mid-1600s, Quakerism had arrived in Maryland’s Talbot County via England, and by the 1660s, at least four meetings of Quakers (also known as the Society of Friends) were recognized in the area. The Friends would gather at the homes of their members, but they soon recognized the need for a permanent meeting house for their burgeoning religious society. In 1682, the Quakers purchased land in the town of Easton to build the Third Haven Meeting House. The house is considered the oldest surviving Quaker church and continues to welcome worshippers today. Well-known English Quakers, such as the writer William Penn worshipped here.

Old Ship Church, Hingham, Massachusetts

The 340-year-old Old Ship Church in Hingham, Massachusetts, is the country’s oldest building that has continuously functioned as a church. After opening in 1681, this Elizabethan Gothic-style church was used for both civic assemblies and Sunday worship. It’s also known as the Old Ship Meetinghouse, a reference to the Puritans that called their churches meetinghouses. The name "Old Ship" stems from the unique open-timber roof, which is said to resemble a ship. Many of the features, including the walls and frame, date back to the original 17th-century construction. Every February, the church is the focal point for Hingham’s Lincoln Day celebrations — members of Abraham Lincoln’s family, including his great-grandfather Samuel Lincoln, played a role in the development of Hingham.

Old Trinity Church, Church Creek, Maryland

The Old Trinity Church rests on a quiet tributary of the Little Choptank River, founded in 1671 by English settlers to accommodate their growing community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The main part of the church measures just 38 feet long and 20 feet wide, but despite the modest quarters it hosts an active worship schedule to this day. An 1853 renovation project gave the religious landmark its Gothic appearance. Notable aspects of the interior include the original black walnut altar, a coat of arms of Queen Anne, and a copy of the King James Bible (also known as the Authorized Version). The tombstones of veterans from American wars lay scattered around the cemetery. Also interred here is Anne Ella Carroll, a lobbyist who was a respected advisor of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential cabinet.

Jamestown Church, Jamestown, Virginia

Jamestown Church has a fascinating history that traces back to the foundation of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. It stands within the grounds of the 17th-century James Fort, which is now known as the Historic Jamestowne preservation site. A wooden church was first erected here in 1607, but it burned down a year later. Two more timber structures were built and fell into disrepair before construction of a brick church began in 1639. That church succumbed to fire damage during Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676, but the tower of the brick building survived, and a reconstruction of the 1639 church was added to the tower in 1907. It’s now open as a museum and displays the foundations of two of the earlier churches.

San Estevan del Rey Mission Church, Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico

Following the arrival of explorer Juan de Oñate in New Mexico in 1598, the Spanish constructed missions in an attempt to impose their Christian beliefs on the Pueblo Native Americans. In 1629, Franciscan monks established the San Estevan del Rey Mission in the Acoma Pueblo. It took 12 years to complete the adobe-style building, which features elements of both Spanish colonial and Puebloan architecture. Timber for the roof was sourced from the San Mateo Mountains and most likely carried to the village by foot. Many of the adobe structures of Acoma were also built during the same period. The mission and pueblo are now located within the Acoma reservation, where tribespeople lead tours that delve into the history and traditions of their culture.

San Miguel Chapel, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Although some historians disagree over its original construction and subsequent reconstruction, San Miguel Chapel is generally regarded as the oldest church in the U.S. The most widely accepted belief is that the Tlaxcalan peoples built this adobe chapel sometime between 1610 and 1628, under the guidance of Franciscan monks. During the Pueblo Revolt in 1680, the roof of the chapel burned and wasn’t repaired until the Spanish returned to Santa Fe. A renovation project took place in 1710 — some historians say it was a complete rebuild, while others see it as a refurbishment using the original shell. In 1955, archaeologists discovered the 17th-century floors of the church and several Tlaxcalan graves. The chapel serves as an important monument on the Santa Fe Trail. Its interior is decorated with resorted reredos and paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Day 9 Haunted Places in RI (13 Days of Halloween)

Every place has its tales of terror, especially at Halloween when ghosts are all the rage. Below is a list of 13 favorite local haunts for my state - Rhode Island! Being one of the oldest colonies in the United States, little Rhode Island has its fair share of old buildings and they are full of stories.

1. Byron Read Building - Coventry, Rhode Island

In the town of Coventry, Rhode Island sits an abandoned building on Washington Street. The local historical building located at 706 Washington RI 02816 as been falling to ruin over time. Formally owned by local business owner Byron Read, it has been home to Gorton’s funeral home services, a furniture maker, a Glasswares shop, child carriages builders, and those who sold furs, feathers, carpets and linoleum.This building, has been empty for decades but it does see the occasional short lived tennant. One renter in the 1990’s was using the space as a makeshift recording studio. Afterward, they regretted their decision.

The band knew the building’s history but they didn't give this a second thought. They didn’t expect to encounter anything unusual but what they experienced shocked them. They reported hearing loud banging sounds that would interrupt their recordings.Soon after band members witnessed several apparitions. One of these ghosts was a tall man wearing traditional baggy clothing. They saw this ghost walk right through walls. Another ghost they saw on several occasions was a small man that wore glasses. They allegedly identified this man as an undertaker from a portrait that was left in the building. The undertaker would frequently close the double doors in a room they used for rehearsals.

It is rumored that the creepiest activity they encountered was a woman’s mournful cries. During one of the band’s last visits to their new studio, they heard the doors slam shut behind them and as they began to record they heard other bangs within the building. They also reported hearing a female voice screaming. They seemed to be coming from the top floor but were so loud the band members could hear them throughout the building. When they built up their courage to investigate, the band went up to the 3rd floor and switched on the lights to the large room. Once the lights were on the noises immediately stopped.

Other witnesses state that they have seen lights flicker on and off and several have seen dark entities moving around the building. I myself would love to go in and explore. The building looks like i would make a lovely book shop and cafe. Maybe even one where the books would organize themselves! How fun would that be to own?

2. Nathanael Greene Homestead - Coventry, RI

Going down the road a bit in Coventry, you can find the Nathanael Greene Homestead. This home, now a museum, is located on Taft Street. Dating back to 1770, the historic home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. This was once the home to American Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene from 1770 to 1776, and then to his brother Jacob Greene and his wife Margaret. Today, the home is owned and operated by the General Nathanael Greene Homestead Association, a local non-profit organization.

A number of strange things are rumored to happen here.The baby carriage in Elizabeth Margaret's room has been known to move on its own. Other reports include apparitions, voices, screams, disembodied footsteps, door latches that open and close by themselves, and the sound of a phantom carriage driving up to the house. And in the unused kitchen, witnesses have reported the smell of bread baking. This range of spooky activity has given the house a reputation of being one of the most haunted buildings in Rhode Island.

The Nathanael Greene Homestead is one of the few on our list that is still open to small tours so be sure to check it out!

3. The White Horse Tavern - Newport, RI

America's Oldest Tavern is serving more than the expected spirits! The oldest, and supposedly most haunted tavern in America, White Horse Tavern opened in 1673 at which point it served as a courthouse, a meeting place for Colonists, British soldiers, pirates, sailors and founding fathers, and lastly, a private residence. According to legend, and some eye-witness tavern employees, several ghosts still occupy the tavern.

The ghost stories here go back decades and the list of sightings is longer than the Tavern’s bar menu! Many staff members claim to hear and see strange things frequently. There have been accounts of being tapped on the shoulder and disembodied footsteps overheard from nearby empty rooms. Ghostly sightings are said to include an elderly man in Colonial garb, a seamen who previously died on the premises, and a female reported floating above one of the dining tables. Would you like to arrange a visit?

4. Belcourt Castle - Newport, RI

Built in 1895, The Belcourt Castle is located at 657 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI. It was constructed as a summer cottage for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont and was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt. The home features a Chateau style and is 50,000 square feet, which leaves plenty of room for hauntings. It was purchased by the Tinney Family in 1956, who used the estate to showcase their expansive art and antiques collection. On July 28, 1957, Belcourt opened its doors to the public for guided tours of the museum.

The Belcourt is rumored to be one of Rhode Island's most haunted spots, it isn’t haunted by an actual ghost, instead it is home to haunted objects and antiques on display. Some antiques on this list are haunted chairs that move and send tingles up the spines to those who sit in them and a monk's statue that allegedly claimed the man's spirit that it was modeled on. There is also a suit of armor rumored to echo with the death cry of its original owner. A guest to the mansion, Harle Tinney discusses his interaction with this suit of armor in Haunted Newport:

"No one was home so I thought it was strange that the lights were on in the ballroom. Being naturally conservative and not wanting to burn the electricity unnecessarily, I went through the ballroom to turn out the lights. After I had turned off the switch, there was a very little light left. As I passed the front of the armor, something screamed at me. It was a horrible and loud, roaring sound. Then the lights went back on and I turned them off again and the armor screamed. When it screamed a third time, I ran as fast as I could from the room. The scream was terrifying. It sounded like someone was being killed."

The amount of paranormal activity at this century-old estate makes it one of Rhode Island's spookiest destinations. If you're feeling brave enough, the house offers tours of the haunted rooms and worldly antiques. And the sixty-room mansion has a lot of them!

5. Fort Wetherill - Jamestown, RI

Fort Wetherill is another one of the most haunted places in Rhode Island, but it may have the oldest haunt on this list. It is told that when the British took control of the Fort in 1776 they were terrorized by a black dog who prowled there. In British folklore, a black dog is said to be an omen of death so they were understandably kept on edge by his appearance.

He is still spotted on occasion at Fort Wetherill usually glaring at people before disappearing through a wall. To this day, people still report growling, barking, and howling there.

Rebuilt as a park in 1899, Fort Wetherill is located on Conanicut Island and sits on the East Passage of Narragansett Bay opposite Fort Adams State Park. Almost a century later the Fort would see death again when four women were found murdered and dumped in the water near the docks in 1985, all of them just in their 20s. Ever since the tragic incident, there have been over 200 police reports regarding paranormal activity.

Despite the violent history, the former artillery fort can has long been an interesting place for locals and tourists alike to hike through during the spring and summer. There is a museum’s worth of graffiti on the walls adding to the atmosphere. You only have to worry about staying after sundown if you don’t want things to get weird.

6. Chestnut Hill Cemetery - Exeter, RI

This is perhaps the best known haunted place in Rhode Island. Nestled in the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, flowers and trinkets adorning her well-worn tombstone, lays Mercy Brown . In 1892, when Mercy Brown died from tuberculosis it was nothing abnormal. In fact, she wasn’t even the first in her immediate family to suffer through the same sickness. Mercy, her mother, and two of her siblings all died of consumption and her brother was at the time sick as well. This was during a period when there was a great deal of hysteria surrounding vampires in New England and rumors persisted that one of the Browns must be undead.

This hysteria led to the families’ bodies being exhumed.But as more and more people began to die from the dreaded disease, suspicion arose that supernatural powers were to blame. Mercy’s mother and sister were dug up for inspection and after seeing sufficient decomposition to the bodies, were deemed safely dead. But Mercy, whose body was being stored in an above ground vault due to the frozen ground, seemed merely sleeping. When they cut out her heart to examine it, the frozen liquid was still bright red and that seemed to prove it. To the town, Mercy was a vampire and the only way to heal the evil she had spread and stop her victims from dying was to burn her heart and liver and mix the ashes in a tonic to feed to those victims. Even to some locals, this was too much. The story soon spread nationwide and even crossed the pond, allegedly inspiring Bram Stoker’s famou tale, Dracula.

Today, Mercy's grave is protected by a metal band connected to a post imbedded into the ground to prevent it from being stolen. Some visitors still claim Mercy’s ghost has been seen around the tomb wearing a dirty, ripped gown.

In one instance, a visitor to the cemetery managed to record a young woman’s voice in EVP form saying, “Please let me rest in peace”. Whether this was Mercy’s ghost or not, I think we can all agree that the poor young woman has been through enough in life and death and should be left to rest in peace.

7. The Ladd School - Exeter, RI

The Ladd School, formerly known as the Rhode Island School for the Feeble Minded, was founded in 1908 . Over the years it came to be home to criminals and other people society felt would be best removed from the general population. This included everyone from the mentally ill to promiscuous women. The school became known for horrible and often immoral acts against those who were being cared for.

Those acts included but are not limited to forced sterilizations, lobotomys, and other barbaric treatments including murder of disabled children. In addition to staff harming the patients, many of them committed crimes against each other as well.

This abandoned building is now known to be one of the most haunted abandoned places in the united States. It is common for electronic items to be drained of power and many locals report hearing moaning, footsteps or shuffling feet and crying throughout the main building and other surrounding buildings. Witnesses have also claimed to hear disembodied voices murmuring, whispering or crying out. Doors have been seen opening or closing without explanation. These same doors also seem to lock at times even if there is no lock on the door itself. Eerie growling sounds have been heard in patients' former rooms, when no animals are present. Some visitors here have also claimed they were touched, shoved, or they've had items knocked out of their hands by some unseen force.

Outside, visitors have claimed to see human shaped shadows moving across the field and into the woods. Voices have been heard out there as well and many have photographed glowing orbs. Car radios are said to go haywire or stop working all together and a few people have claimed that their car alarms or horns have gone off for no reason. Best to leave the roaming of these grounds to the spirits and stay away.

8. Providence Athenaeum - Providence, RI

Dating back to 1836, The Providence Athenaeum first opened as a member run library out of the Providence Arcade in downtown. Eventually, the library moved to its current location at 251 Benefit Street in Providence, RI. It is this location that has been the site of reported paranormal activity. The library was loved by both H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe. Poe in particular has left a significant impression.

The well documented romance between Edgar Allan Poe and poet Sarah Helen Whitman highlights many a visit to this famous library. It's said the ghost of Poe himself haunts the top floor. Poe died not long after he and Whitman ended their engagement in the Athenaeum and Whitman is said to have summoned his spirit in the library. If you believe this then it may not surprise you that years later a man was found sleeping on the Athenaeum steps. When asked to move, he proceeded to yell out Poe’s poem The Conqueror Worm before vanishing into thin air.

There is also a cursed fountain on the premises. Legend has it if you drink from the fountain outside the Providence Athenaeum you may leave Rhode Island but are guaranteed to always return. Since the fountain is from 1873, it is not in the best condition and is recommend by the staff that you don't test this legend out or you may never return to life itself.

9. Cumberland Public Library - Cumberland, RI

Another haunted library on our list is the Cumberland Public Library. The most infamous haunting in the town of Cumberland, settled in 1635 is on the grounds of a former monastery and current library. Common reports of paranormal activity include disembodied screams, a phantom monk on the grounds as well as moving from one place to another on their own. Many of the people who live locally actually believe that it is not just the building itself that is haunted, but the entire surrounding area.

Locals believe that it is haunted by the spirits of nine militiamen who are said to have been flayed there. Too little is known about the event to be certain but flaying does seem violent enough to warrant a few screams now and then. I have been on the grounds before and though I haven’t seen monks or moving books or heard screams, I can say that there is a lovely wooded path to walk along. And though beautiful, my husband and I did keep turning around because we felt like we were being followed. Weird!

10. THE BILTMORE HOTEL - PROVIDENCE, RI

Since opening in 1922, this haunted hotel has been the inspiration for not one but two horror hits! It Both the Bates Motel in Robert Bloch’s horror novel “Psycho” and the Overlook Hotel in Stephen King’s book “The Shining.” were inspired by stays at The Biltmore.

In October 2017, the iconic hotel in downtown Providence became the Graduate Providence, but the ghosts have stayed checked in. The Biltmore Hotel was named as America’s most haunted hotel in 2000. When you look into the hotel’s history it is easy to see why

When it was built, The Biltmore was financially backed by rumored Satanist Johan Leisse Weisskopf. It has been said that he oversaw rituals in the building and there were even rumors of human sacrifices having taken place. The hotel also became a hot spot during Prohibition and a number of high profile murders took place amidst the rowdy parties involving police officers and even the mayor. All of this has led to a range of paranormal activity. Guests often report the sounds of rowdy parties coming from empty rooms long after the hotel bars have closed. There have also been instances of guests vanishing from the halls as recently as 2008. I don’t know about you but I think this seems like a great place to attend a party or take a tour but maybe not where I want to spend the night.

11. Slater Mill - Pawtucket, RI

Dating back to 1793, this historic Mill is located on the banks of the Blackstone River in Pawtucket and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. This historic textile mill complex was modeled after cotton spinning mills first established in England.Now operating as a history museum, the site is recognized as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. It's also said to be pretty haunted by those who died at the factory while working on dangerous machines.

During the time period that the factory was in operation, children were allowed to be employed as workers and because of their size, they would sometimes be forced to clean out the machines when they were jammed. Haunting reports here include dark figures as well as the sounds of children running around and child’s screams.

12. Governor Sprague Mansion - Cranston, RI.

Located at 1351 Cranston Street, the historic Governor Sprague Mansion is a stunning former mansion and current museum. Birthplace of two Rhode Island governors, this mansion has seen a lot of history but also its share of violence. The mansion is said to be haunted by a former resident after his mysterious murder in the 1800s.

Amasa Sprague, successful textile merchant and brother of governor and US senator William Sprague, was found beaten to death outside the mansion in December 1843. John Gordon was accused and found guilty of the murder and sentenced to death by hanging. Gordon would be the last person executed in Rhode Island. In 2011, the case was researched and Gordon was pardoned postmortem based on the lack of evidence supporting his conviction. It seems that when reviewing historical documents, there is much more evidence for a clear anti-Catholic and anti-Irish bias than there was Gordon having anything to do with the murder. But Gordon’s ghost might be holding a grudge stronger than a pardon given too late. Sprague Mansion is said to be under the power of a poltergeist ever since the hanging.

Witness reports run the gamut from the mysterious unmaking of beds, flickering lights and shuffling footsteps to actual ghost sightings, disembodied whispers and objects moving on their own.

13. The Perron House (The Conjuring House) - Burrillville, RI

Last on our list is the internationally famous Perron House. In the 1970s, a family called the Perrons moved to a beautiful house on the border of Harrisville and Burrillville to raise their family. They might have not picked the best place to bring their children however. According to the legend, the property belonged to a deceased Satanist named Bathsheba who killed her own daughter to appease the Devil.

The Perron House has become a worldwide sensation thanks to the movie based on true events that occurred in the home of Roger and Carolyn Perron. It’s a pretty solid choice if you’re looking for something spooky to watch this Halloween.

As the story goes, it wasn’t long after the couple and their daughters moved into the home that they started seeing terrifying things. Mrs. Perron once woke to find an old woman in a gray dress with her head hanging at an awkward angle standing over her bed. Famed paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren were brought in to help and quickly concluded that this was the spirit of Bathsheba Sherman who hanged herself after murdering her daughter in a ritual to bind her soul to the property. The Perrons went through some insane happenings in this house but it is believed that the Warrens did manage to separate the ghosts of the past from the property. So, though this used to be a major haunting hotspot, it seems to be a peaceful place to live today.

Readers be warned. This is not a tourist spot to go and explore. This is a private residence and ever since the release of the 2013 film the family residing there have been besieged, not by spirits but by trespassers. Do not disturb this family. It isn’t fair to them, they did not profit from the film at all and you would not want strangers in your yard looking through your windows at all hours.

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Understanding The Background Of Lafayette College | lafayette college

Lafayette College is an independent private liberal arts institution located in Easton, PA, with a branch campus at New York University. Established in 1826, the college first held regular classes in 1832, before which it was known as Hamilton College. The name was changed due to threats to the faculty, student-activist, and others. The name was later changed again due to political pressures.

The school is located just five miles from New Orleans and its sister city Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is an important site for the residents of these two major southern metropolises, as well as for the residents of surrounding communities. In addition, the campus is very close to the main thoroughfares of the city, which means that its students can easily commute to New York. Students living on campus have easy access to all the daily events and activities in the area.

The campus of Lafayette College is located in the historic Easton section of Easton. It sits on the former campus of the United States Military Academy. The old military academy houses the West Point, one of the United States Military's oldest schools. Its grounds are dotted with tombstones dating back more than a century. The West Point has been home to the United States Military Academy since 1816.

From its beginning, the college's history has always reflected an impressive record of academic achievement, but also a tradition of service to its community. Some of the prominent figures in the university's history to include such figures as William Shakespeare, and Jonathan Edwards. These are some of the reasons why the university is considered as a very special place.

For a large portion of the history of Lafayette College, its main purpose has been to offer liberal arts education to students who may not otherwise be able to afford it. The school offers a wide variety of programs for students, ranging from Bachelor of Arts degree programs to Doctorate degree programs. This allows for students to get the education they need no matter what their financial situation may be.

Since its beginnings, Lafayette College has offered many different programs for its students, including both residential and on-campus colleges. With a growing number of people in the community, the college has expanded to several locations, including the historic neighborhoods of Easton Westport. and its sister campus at New York University. in New York City.

Students who live on the Easton campus of Lafayette College have easy access to a multitude of activities, including Easton State Park, which is home to a nature preserve; the Easton Community Center, which is home to a cultural center; the L'Etoile de Lafayette shopping center; Easton Zoo, which feature numerous animals and a performing arts theater; and the Easton Arts Center. Residents also have easy access to the major New York City attractions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the St. Barnabas Medical Center, the New York Botanical Garden, the New York Public Library, and the George Washington Bridge.

Students also have easy access to the downtown area of the New York area. These activities make it easy to enjoy all the city has to offer. For residents, this means enjoying shopping at the Mall of America; taking in Broadway shows; visiting local restaurants; or even taking the ferry into Manhattan or New Jersey.

Students will also find that there are many opportunities available to them on the Easton campus that would not be available at the New York campuses. These students have access to one of the largest libraries in the world, the L'Orient College Library. They are also able to take advantage of many programs that are offered by the College of Humanities and Sciences, such as the Institute of the Bible, an online business school, and a program which allow students to earn degrees in music and arts and sciences.

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A Walk Down School Tax Lane

by Eiko La Boria

Walking through the Old Bergen Church Cemetery, amongst the overgrown grass and fragile tombstones, it’s easy to forget that here lay the ancestors of The Village of Bergen, the ancestors of Jersey City. The namesakes of many of our streets, Brinkerhoff, Van Winkle, Newkirk, Van Wagenen are still amongst us and are witnesses to our transformation from an enclosed fort to the modern metropolis that rises all around us. Through sacrifice, grit, vision and courage our Dutch ancestors laid the foundation for what is the model for education in the United States today. As I try to read all the details of the smallest grave markers, a gust of wind howls and within it; the voices of our ancestors plead, “Save our Schools”.

Exactly two blocks down from the cemetery, on the corner of Bergen and Academy is the oldest site of education in the United States. Since 1660, when the Village of Bergen was no more than a 160 x 225 lot, the location of P.S. 11 has always occupied a school. No other place in the United States can make that claim, not Manhattan, not Boston, only Jersey City. This educational site is the most historic landmark in Jersey City.

When Peter Stuyvesant founded The Village of Bergen in November 1660, it was known as the “the new maize land” and became the first permanent settlement in New Jersey. The Dutch had two priorities in this new land, establish a church and a school. The Dutch were more advanced than their European counterparts when it came to education, they believed that an educated society no matter their social standing was pivotal for a successful and cultured people. They educated the rich and poor equally. And although, the well off had to pay a stipend to the schoolmaster, the fact that the poor couldn’t, did not preclude them from the benefit of education. The Dutch were not sexist and educated girls with the same curriculum as boys. The Dutch didn’t suffer from the misogyny and suppression of women's rights that still plagues most of the world today. Ahead of their time, The Dutch knew that their treatment of the poor and of girls would ultimately decide their fate. They assured that girls not only had the same education as boys, but also trained them in a trade, whatever the girls wanted to do, they assured that they had a pathway to achieve it. If you were a girl and you wanted to castrate cattle all day long, well by golly...you had a job in Dutch Society….no resume needed.

Although they lived in an enclosed wooden fort, surrounded by a wild and dense new land, and the threat of death at the hands of the natives lingered like that stench from the Kearny landfill, folks on the West Side know all too well, The Dutch laid very simple school rules that had to be followed at all times. Schools had to be cool in the summer and warm in the winter, the dirt floors had to be clean and presentable for the children to learn--yes, the dirt floors--had to be clean, the curriculum had to be current and reflect the changing times, the schoolmaster had to be qualified to teach, the schoolmaster had to earn a living wage and be paid accordingly, the poor could not be segregated from the affluent. Education was as blind to a child’s social class as Lady Liberty was to the tired and poor who flocked to her feet.

In comparison to today’s schools, we know that the children must learn in sauna-like conditions in the summer, must push past the numbness of their hands in the cold of winter, they must deal with the filthy bathrooms while developing an exhibitionist ardor as many bathrooms have no doors on the stalls. They must swallow their own saliva slowly if they are thirsty as working water fountains are nowhere to be found. That sound you hear is a collective of The Dutch rolling in their graves.

The 1% payroll tax recently implemented is hardly the first of its kind in Jersey City. Back when we were Bergen there was a similar tax, the first of its kind in New Amsterdam. In 1673, after the Dutch handed power to the English the Dutch model of education remained and education, back then, like today was a hot political issue. The magistrates of Bergen wanted to implement a town rate tax, which was a school tax that all inhabitants had to pay, in order to supplement the growing educational needs of the children. Governor Colve and his council “acceded to the request of the magistrates and made the appropriate order”. They passed a resolution supporting that all inhabitants of Bergen and surrounding developing hamlets had to pay the school tax to supplement the necessities of the “voorlezer” or schoolmaster. The rich had to pay more than the poor, because the rich had more than the poor to give. The inhabitants of Minagagque and Penirepagh, considered the developers or landowners on the outskirts of Bergen balked at the idea, yes--there were developers back then---they didn’t believe that they had to pay anything toward the schools and obstinately refused to pay. The magistrates of Bergen lead the protest and condemnation of the developers for not wanting to contribute their part toward education and appealed to Governor Colve to intercede. Governor Colve considered both sides and after they went back and forth, the developers refused to budge. Finally, at their wits end the governor and his council ordered them to either pay the tax immediately or face execution. Needless to say, the developers paid the tax...happily.

There have always been developers in this part of the New World and there will always be. The only difference between then and now, is that back then we didn’t bow down to them. Back then, the people and the protection and maintenance of our most precious resource, our schools, called the shots.

Jersey City is beyond the violent threats of death due to non-payment of taxes, but it does beg the question what type of death could be placed on developers that do not want to pay a tax and support our school system. A moratorium? A halt of of their projects? If you do not want to pay than you can not build. This would be a modern day execution of their business. After all, The Dutch were ahead of their time. The lessons are simple, give all children, rich, poor, and in between a top notch education that will make Jersey City the place to be, not because of the big buildings, fancy restaurants, hot bars, cool outdoor festivals...make Jersey City the place to be, because it has reclaimed it proper place in history, the birthplace of education in the United States as we know it. That beacon of light of opportunity that reigns true for all. The Dutch fought hard for this, so should we! Our school system should be our pride and joy, not our shame and embarrassment.

If you listen closely, our ancestors’ beckon us to rise in the wind, Save our Schools!

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The God of Sun Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han is not the God of Judeo-Christianity

天地人 참父母님 特別集會

The banner reads: ‘Cheon-Ji-In’ True Parents Special Meeting

▲ Hak Ja Han is standing behind the banner at her October 24, 2015 special meeting at Cheongpyeong when she declared she was the new female messiah, or female Jesus – the “Only Begotten Daughter of God.”

天地人真の父母様と聖賢夫人

▲ 天地人 is also used in the caption for this official photo of Sun Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han with ‘Six Marys.’ There is a full translation of the Japanese below.

In Korean 天地人 ‘Cheon-Ji-In’ means the god of 天 heaven, 地 earth, and 人 humanity in the traditional beliefs, or shamanism, of Korea.

This deity is not the ‘Heavenly Father’ of Judeo Christianity. With ‘Cheon-Ji-In’ there is no sense of a deity who is personally involved with the lives of each individual, or of a deity who is suffering or has a broken heart at the “Fall of Man”. Moon’s sexual interpretation of the fall stems from his cultural roots in Korean shamanism. He had a life-long connection with shamanism which surfaced in various ceremonies which he performed. Shamanism has always been very evident at the Cheongpyeong Training Center in Korea.

Extract from Chapter 2 of Korean Philosophy, in the book Archaeology of Psychotherapy in Korea: A study of Korean therapeutic work and professional growth (2014) by Haeyoung Jeong:

“While never at the center of Korean history, Korean Daoism is, nonetheless, what underlies all the traditional Korean pensées. It is the innermost core of Korean mental geography. Korean Daoism is deeply immersed in the Korean indigenous philosophy of Pungryu whose central value is the naturalness usually associated with spontaneity and creativity and the Han-seeking national spirit described as the primordial state of all things. Both Pungryu and Han (oneness) stem from the indigenous concept of Cheon-Ji-In.

天地人 Cheon-Ji-In is the triad of Heaven-Earth-Humanity as one. Heaven means the spiritual dimension of existence; Earth symbolizes the material dimensions of existence; and human beings represent every form of life and the energy or vitality that animates the life-forms. This concept arises from the oldest Korean scripture Cheonbu-gyeong (scripture of heavenly code). … The contemporary version in Chinese characters became known when ... the scripture [was found] on a tombstone and translated it into Chinese characters.

The scripture begins with the character One, and ends with One, and delineates that everything in the universe begins and ends with One, itself having no beginning or end. It teaches of the ultimate oneness (Han) and the triad of heaven, earth and human beings, signifying they are all connected as parts of the same cosmic harmony, in the Oneness. With each letter containing its own distinct literal or numerical meaning and distinct energy, the Cheonbu-gyeong can he interpreted as an expression of mathematics and energy studies, as well as philosophy.

As a fundamental principle and ‘ultimate truth,’ this indigenous concept of Cheon-Ji-In is profoundly permeated in every belief and thought of the Korean people. Indigenous Korean philosophies grounded on Pungryu and Han [oneness] naturally inherited and developed this Cheon-Ji-In philosophy.”

Here is a Chinese explanation

一 yī, 1, one

The character 一 evolved from Oracle bone script (considered to be the earliest form of recognizable written Chinese) to the standard Song typeface. It has always remained as the horizontal stroke.

一 is a special indicative character. The abstract symbol 一 not only signifies the simplest origin, but also the most abundant and chaotic universe in its original form. The original meaning of 一 when it was created was the smallest original unit, or the smallest positive integer.

As the ancient Chinese said, 道立于一，一生二，二生三，三生万物 dào lì yú yī, yī shēng èr, èr shēng sān, sān shēng wàn wù.

This means that the entire chaotic universe in its original form was called 一. Then the entire chaotic universe in its original form divided into 二 / two parts: 天 tiān (heaven) and 地 dì (earth). Between 天 and 地, then came 人 rén (person) as the 第三部分 dì sān bù fen (third part). Then 天地人 split into all the other things in the universe.

Here is the more detailed meaning of this saying:

The universe in its original form cannot be described with words. It is not made of gas, solids, or anything else. It is indescribable. All you know is that it is a chaotic entity. It is the beginning of everything, the start of existence. No time and no space can be used because there is absolutely nothing. Ancient Chinese called it 太初 tài chū, literally meaning “ultimate beginning.” 太初 is 一. With 二, heaven and earth, they are two opposite sides. 天 is the 阳 yáng, or positive side; 地 is the 阴 yīn, or negative side. Two absolute opposite gases formed 天 and 地 from 一. The universe is not chaotic anymore. In the harmonious state, 天地人 created all the other things.

一 : the entire chaotic universe in its original form

二 : the stroke above stands for 天, the lower stroke stands for 地

三 : the top and bottom strokes stand for 天地, the middle stoke stands for 人; 人 is the most honorable creature in the whole universe.

天地人

Here is the text from the above photo of Sun Myung Moon with Hak Ja Han and ‘Six Marys.’

天地人真の父母様と聖賢夫人

写真左からムハンマド（マホメット) 夫人李貞玉（ィ・ジョンォッ)、

ソクラテス夫人金明煕（キム・ミョンヒ)、

イエス夫人張貞順（チャン・ジョンスン)、

孔子夫人李京埈（ィ・ギョンジュン)、

アウグスティヌス夫人姜賢實（カン・ヒョンシル)

円内は釈迦夫人催元福（チュ・ゥォンボァ)

敬称略

‘Cheon-Ji-In’ (Heavenly) True Parents and the Sages’ Wives

1: Jong-ok Lee 李貞玉. (Moon married her to Mohammed)

2: Myung-hee Kim 金明煕. (married to Socrates)

3: Chung-soon Chang 張貞順. (married to Jesus)

4: Kyŏng-Jun Lee 李京埈. (married to Confucius)

5: Hyun-shil Kang 姜賢實. (married to Augustine)

6: In the oval, Won-bok Choi 催元福. (married to Buddha)

▲ Chung-soon Chang with her husband, Jesus

By marrying these women to ‘Sages,’ and giving the women ‘providential’ positions, Moon locked them into roles in his ‘restoration’ drama.

He also prevented the women from forming attachment relationships with other men by forbidding them to have normal marriages. Moon wanted the women to only bond with himself.

According to Hyung Jin Moon, his father, Sun Myung Moon, had pikareum sex rituals with all of the ‘Six Marys’ – and many other women – to cleanse them of original sin. (A link to a video of Hyung Jin Moon’s explanation is below, with a transcript.)

Moon married these six women to religious leaders, or sages, in the spirit world. For many years Won-bok Choi, one of the wives, was known as ‘Second Mother’. In many locations her bedroom was next to Moon’s.

According to Moon’s reasoning, these six wives could then ‘restore’ the six sages in the spirit world (regardless if they already had wives). This would make a connection between these sages and Moon. The sages would owe their salvation, through their Moon-given wives, to Moon, and would therefore submit to him.

According to official FFWPU / UC workshops given in Japan in 1992, Moon performed pikareum sex rites with the wives of the first three couples he married in order to restore the three husbands to be true disciples or protective archangels for Moon’s own marriage to Hak Ja Han. Full explanation HERE. This demonstrates a pattern in Moon’s pikareum sex rituals.

It is a shamanic practise to mobilize leaders (often military leaders) in the spiritual world to work with the shaman to achieve the shaman’s goals. The favors of the spirits are gained through performing rituals and ceremonies. Moon practised such shaman ceremonies. For example, in the American publication Unification News dated June 1999, Dr Andrew Wilson wrote an article ‘Biblical and Christian Saints Mobilized to America’ (page 18). He begins: “I have begun to investigate the identities of the biblical and Christian saints whom True Parents blessed on February 7, 1999, and who have now been mobilized to work in America. Many of the names are familiar, but some are not…” There are four categories in Dr Wilson’s list: Biblical figures Blessed at Madison Square Garden in 1998. Old Testament Figures New Testament Christian History

Sun Myung Moon performed similar shamanic ‘mobilization of spirits’ ceremonies in other nations which he deemed ‘providential.’ He assigned roles to nations such as: Korea = Adam, Japan = Eve, Taiwan = Archangel, changed to USA = Archangel, etc.

Moon used numerology in his life and in his theology, which is full of symbolic numbers: 2, 3, 4, 3+4=7, 10, 3×4=12, 3×7=21, 4×10=40, 3×40=120, 7x10x3=210, 400, etc. Some of his ‘Holy Days’ and declarations are based on numbers: The Settlement of the Eight Stages (Pal Jeong Shik), Sa Sa Jeol (4.4 Day) Declaration. Sometimes Moon traveled on auspicious days; he returned to Korea after his 1965 world tour on 10.10.1965, or he held events on days of numerical significance such as a mass wedding on 10.10.2010.

▲ This ‘parallels of history’ chart, from a 1969 edition of the Divine Principle written by Young-oon Kim, is founded on numbers based on arbitrary events or on time periods that do not match known historical dates. (See critique by Allen Tate Wood and Jane E.M. Williams.)

Moon’s Creation of a ‘Holy Ground’ ceremonies are based on the shaman God of the Five Directions and include numerology in the paces to be walked, etc. Each Holy Ground should be established by FIVE members, according to The Tradition book (chapter 9).

▲ Shaman Guardians of the Five Directions

The Bible, and Christian teachings, discourage communication and dealings with spirits. In Christianity, there is a tradition of exorcism – not one of encouraging spirits. Moon’s teachings about ‘indemnity’ payments being owed through sacrifices based on numerical time periods, etc., run counter to Christian forgiveness through the salvation of Jesus.

Moon even established a monetary ‘Indemnity Fund’: “Father first announced the establishment of the Indemnity Fund on May 12, 1964. Father explained that fallen people have a debt to God because of the denial, betrayal, and murder of the Messiah, Jesus. The crime of betrayal was not only Judas’ mistake; Judas was the representative of all humanity. Judas ‘sold’ Jesus for thirty pieces of silver; because of the overwhelmingly negative historical meaning of this action, it cannot even be monetarily indemnified by donating this amount of money only once. According to the Principle, four is the number of foundation. Therefore, each Unification Church member must fulfill a condition of offering the Indemnity Fund four times (a total offering of $120.00), sharing their hearts of repentance and building a foundation of purity.” https://www.tparents.org/library/unification/books/tt1/TT1-12.htm

$120 was a significant sum in 1964.

FFWPU / UC members may feel burdened by sin, are frequently reminded of their fallen nature, and their need to keep in position. Ultimately every member must be engrafted onto the pure lineage of the Korean True Parents, Sun Myung Moon and his bride, Hak Ja Han.

Here are some of Sun Myung Moon’s comments on Christianity:

“Until our mission with the Christian Church is over, we must quote the Bible and use it to explain the Divine Principle. After we receive the inheritance of the Christian Church, we will be free to teach without the Bible. Now, however, our primary mission is to witness to the Christian Church.” Master Speaks 7, March/April 1965, page 1

“Christianity is an organization of idiots” “Even God is under my thumb” January 1, 1969 – Korea

“All that is required is enough money, then we can destroy the established churches.” December 3, 1969 – Korea

“God is now throwing Christianity away and is now establishing a new religion, and this new religion is the Unification Church.” September 30, 1974 – Time, page 68

“Jesus never achieved a thousandth of what Father has done. In his two years and eight months of public ministry, he didn’t even establish the national foundation. Now, Father has established a foundation of worldwide power that is unprecedented in history.” January 1, 1990 – Chongpadong, Seoul, Korea

“…I know the established Christian theology… I know the enemy, but the enemy doesn’t know me. Thus the enemy has already lost the war.” February 1995 – Today’s World, page 14

“Spirits that have lived on the earth for several billions of years gathered in spirit world and are being mobilized to lift Sun Myung Moon of the Unification Church out of obscurity. Do you know what that means? When someone showed the name ‘Sun Myung Moon’ to an advanced spiritual medium, the medium spoke saying to pray for this person and offered a prayer and then bowed. Do you know that? It is like that. That is why unless the spirit world becomes unified, the earth cannot be unified. In fact, we have some people standing here who have the ability to communicate with spirit world. Confucius, Buddha and Jesus are my subordinates. Just yesterday a Buddhist came before me and said “Buddha ordered me to pray 24 hours for Sun Myung Moon so I had not choice but to comply…..” Even Buddha will be at odds with heavenly law if he does not cooperate. In the future the communist world will completely disappear.” March 15, 1975 (page 29)

The God of Sun Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han is not the God of Judeo-Christianity.

Hyung Jin Moon confirms his father had sex with the Six Marys From his sermon, ‘Putting on Christ’ May 10, 2015 https://youtu.be/qU3f3uYLMQs

26:00 “I really feel that this issue about the six Marys is at the core… Even though it is more comfortable to hide it under the rug and be fraudulent about the whole situation… Hide it! Don’t talk about it! Don’t bring it up! It’s gonna cause problems. So easy to do that. That’s the temptation. But guess what? Just like the Mormons 200 years later are dealing with the issue around their founder. They’re still dealing with. You understand folks. It never goes away. It will never go away!” 35:00 “For him [Sun Myung Moon] to come and take all the women of this world and be their spouse and to have children from every single one of those people. And kill off Satan’s blood lineage. I don’t care if that makes you feel uncomfortable. I don’t care if that makes you feel unnerved. That’s the quickest way to do it.” 43:10 “He says in public, he says, this only contains 80% of my autobiography. Right? Some of the Japanese sisters maybe have heard that. And then he goes on to call up the four great saints’ wives. You know Mrs. Jesus and Mrs. Buddha and Mrs. Who is it? Muhammad no and Mrs. Confucius so he says this only has 80% of my life story and then he calls up those ladies. See what you don’t realize about who those ladies are. They’re part of the six Marys.” 48:30 “You see if you don’t understand the bride of Christ, the brides of Christ and you don’t understand the three day ceremony, you have no way to explain why father had to walk that course of having those relationships. What is your explanation? What is it? The only way you can explain this is to say that well I guess father was weak in the flesh. But then if you say that you’re saying that God is weak in the flesh.” 49:40 “What is it? How do you explain the six Marys? How do you explain those relationships beyond the six Marys? How do you do it? And still believe in Father? You can’t. You cannot.” 1:04:35 “I remember one time in Washington DC they [Sun Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han] were having an argument. And mother brought this issue out and she condemned father for it. If you, if I didn’t save you from that you would have had children from many, many different bellies is what she said to him.”

The Unification Church and shamanism. At its heart the UC is not Christian; but it presents a Christian facade.

Sun Myung Moon – Emperor, and God

FFWPU Holy Grounds and the Shamanic Guardians of the Five Directions

Shamanism in Moon’s family – his brother and sister were possessed by a ‘tiger’

Hak Ja Han had to stand in the archangel position while Sun Myung Moon restored the first three wives through pikareum sex as a condition for the “Marriage Supper of the Lamb.”

Moon had sex ceremonies with the wives of all the first 36 couples.

How “God’s Day” was established on January 1, 1968

Sun Myung Moon – Restoration through Incest

Moon bows to a pig’s head

The ‘fall of man’ and shaman practise

A physical lineage from Moon for all the ‘Saints or Sages’?

#天地人 #shamanism #shamanism in the UC

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15 Must-Visit Places in New Rochelle, New York: An Untapped Cities Guide

Just a thirty minute train ride from Grand Central Terminal, the City of New Rochelle has it all – whether you’re looking for a day trip out of New York City, seeking a more affordable place to live, or planning for a weekend getaway. There’s a historical downtown with beautiful architecture just steps from the train station, a diverse food scene with international flavors, gorgeous waterfront parks, a diverse and creative-minded population, and a distinctly urban-suburban feel for the best of both worlds.

New Rochelle has also re-emerged on the national main stage in the last few weeks, as one of the $1 million winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropy U.S. Mayors Challenge, in acknowledgement of the city’s innovative use of immersive virtual and augmented reality technologies for citizen engagement within the city development process. There’s certainly a need for it, as a 2015 rezoning of downtown New Rochelle has spurred a development renaissance that will bring over 6,000 new housing units, 2.4 million square feet of office space, 1 million square feet of retail, and 1,200 hotel rooms. New York City-based developer RXR Realty was designated as the Master Developer of downtown New Rochelle.

The City of New Rochelle also responded to the request for proposals for Amazon HQ2. In its application, the City highlighted its more than 8.6 million square feet of downtown space pre-approved for fast-track development, as well as its superior location, access to transportation, proximity to a talented and educated workforce, commitment to sustainability, and the availability of extensive government incentives. When Amazon’s HQ2 opens in Long Island City and when the Penn Access project is completed, New Rochelle will actually be the closet suburban train station to the headquarters, as Metro-North trains will pass directly through Long Island City en route to Penn Station.

Fifteen developments are in the works or in progress in downtown New Rochelle. If all goes according to plan, within the next few years, New Rochelle will re-emerge as a major player, uniquely situated to serve as not only as a commuter city supporting New York City, but also as an economic driver in its own right within the greater region.

As Barbara Davis, the city historian of New Rochelle tells us, the renewed interest in New Rochelle is not surprising: “The city has attributes that have attracted people for a long time – people of all backgrounds and people of all interests: Its proximity to Manhattan but also its waterfront – we have 9.3 miles of waterfront, tremendous access with our parks, and all the recreation that that brings…And then we have the topography – it’s a very hilly, gorgeous tract of land that was first founded because it was so fertile…with lots of areas to experience nature, strong schools, and amazing neighborhoods.”

Get to know New Rochelle with our guide to the must-visit place to visit in the city!

Huguenot Burial Ground at Trinity-St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

New Rochelle was founded in 1688 by French Huguenots, a Protestant religious group who fled France when the Edict of Nantes, which gave Protestants significant rights within the Catholic country, was revoked by King Louis XIV. Many of the early settlers came from La Rochelle, a seaside port town in Western France that remains a sister or twin town to New Rochelle.

At the center of the settlement of New Rochelle was the church, which originally encompassed one hundred acres, around which the residents built their homes. In 1709, the congregation decided to become part of the Church of England, taking the name Trinity, and after the American Revolution the church became Trinity Episcopal Church. With this history, it’s no coincidence that Richard Upjohn, the architect of Trinity Church on Wall Street in Manhattan, designed the church that stands today on Huguenot Street.

The church is also home to the Huguenot burial ground, which was relocated here after the I-95 expressway cut through the original cemetery. Look out for the section dedicated to the Allaire family, whose tombstones were all deliberately placed down, as well as the oldest tombstone in the cemetery, dating to 1750 which is inscribed in French.

The oldest tombstone in the Huguenot cemetery

A marker for William Allaire is situated just outside the family plot along the fence and tells the story of his involvement as an engineer and assistant to Lieutenant Commander H.H. Gorringe in the epic moving of Cleopatra’s Needle, the ancient Egyptian obelisk, from Alexandra to New York City where it has been located in Central Park since 1881.

Trinity-St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 322 Huguenot Street.

Thomas Paine Cottage

New Rochelle was also home to an important Revolutionary War figure: Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, the influential pamphlet that “went viral” throughout the American colonies and put forth a clear, easy-to-understand rationale for independence from the British crown. In 1784, the State of New York gave Paine a 277-acre farm, confiscated from a British supporter, as a tribute to his role in the war. When Paine returned from France in 1802 (where he was arrested for almost a year for his role in the French Revolution), he lived in a cottage on the farm for four years, even surviving an assassination attempt on the first floor. Paine wrote his last pamphlet while living here, entitled “Constitutional Reform.”

Today, the Thomas Paine Cottage sits in a small park close to New Rochelle High School, moved from its original location but within the original farmstead property. It is open to the public as a museum on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, run by the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association.

The Thomas Paine Cottage is located at 20 Sicard Avenue.

New Rochelle High School

Located next to the Thomas Paine Cottage, New Rochelle High School is quite possibly one of the most stunningly situated high schools in the nation. The Collegiate Gothic brick building with carved stone details, reminiscent of a European castle, emerges from behind a lake. The school was designed by the firm of Guilbert and Betelle, known for their work on many East Coast schools, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The high school is the only high school in New York State to house a museum (and it also has a planetarium!).

Huguenot Children’s Library

The lake in front of New Rochelle High School was once part of an ice manufacturing business run by the Mahlstedt family. Along North Avenue, an adorable brick library, the Huguenot Children’s Library (a branch of New Rochelle Public Library), was the home of the Mahlstedt family for three generations starting in 1869. The library was saved by citizen activism following a closure in 1992 during the financial crisis. An all-volunteer committee raised funds to renovate and rehabilitate the building and operate the library. Today, now fully funded by the City of New Rochelle, the Huguenot Children’s Library is the only freestanding children’s library in Westchester. Just next door the library is Jack’s Friendship Garden, a playground for children of all ages and abilities.

New Rochelle High School is located at 265 Clove Road and the Huguenot Children’s Library is located at 794 North Avenue.

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JAMAICA CEMETERY TOUR

A week or so ago, FNY posted a survey of a number of Flushing cemeteries that are relatively close together: Mount St. Mary’s, Flushing Cemetery, and what is known as The Old Flushing Burial Ground. I realized a short time later that I can do the same thing in Jamaica, where there are a number of cemeteries — some very old — that are walkable from one to the other. One may be quite familiar to FNY readers, but I’ll provide a short synopsis for each.

Google map: Jamaica cemeteries

First United Methodist Church Cemetery

First United Methodist Church, 162-10 Highland Avenue

This is likely the least-known of Jamaica’s older cemeteries. Although it’s located at Liberty Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, it’s officially the churchyard of Jamaica’s First United Methodist Church, which is located some distance away at 162-10 Highland Avenue in Hillcrest; the church continues to protect and maintain the cemetery, which dates to the early 1800s and hasn’t had an interment for several decades. The space is well-protected, with two separate chain linked fences, but the grounds are overgrown with vegetation and are hard to photograph in the warm months.

The cemetery has been relatively vandal-free and the monuments are more or less intact. The original Methodist Church was likely initially located near its churchyard. The cemetery was initially owned by the Leech and Snedeker families, who donated it to the church after most family members had moved away. There are between 100 and 110 burials, the earliest in 1816, the last in 1920.

St. Monica’s Cemetery

The cemetery associated with St. Monica’s Jamaica parish is still intact at Liberty Avenue and 160th Street, opposite the York College campus. When the late NYS Governor Mario Cuomo resided in nearby Jamaica Estates, St. Monica’s was his parish church.

Only the steeple remains of St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church, on 160th Street south of the LIRR overpass and visible from Prospect Cemetery. It was built by Danish mason Anders Peterson in a Romanesque style between 1854 and 1857; a succession of fires have left part of a wall and the steeple. St. Monica’s parish was deconsecrated in 1973, and the building’s final collapse came in May 1998, leaving just the steeple. In 2005-2006 York College constructed a child care center here, using the steeple as a façade on the 160th Street side.

Prospect Cemetery

Prospect Cemetery, entered on 159th Street on the York College campus, is no stranger to Forgotten NY fans. I have featured it on a number of tours, and its curator, Cate Ludlam, who has worked tirelessly to rescue the cemetery from weeds, vandalism and ruin for the past 25 years, gives FNY some credit for raising consciousness about it.

This is probably the oldest cemetery in Queens, and perhaps the entire city. Old records show that it dates to the 1660s. The cemetery can boast 53 Revolutionary War veterans, 43 Civil War veterans, three Spanish-American War veterans, and many interments from prominent Long Island families such as the Lefferts. Prospect was designated as a city landmark in 1977. The last interment was in 1988; the oldest graves are in the rear of the cemetery, at the treeline in these photos.

The cemetery’s chapel, known as The Chapel of the Sisters, was built in 1856 and commemorates builder Nicholas Ludlam’s three daughters, who passed away at a young age. The chapel’s interior is dotted with epigrams such as “I will ransom them from the power of the grave” and “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” In the 17th and 18th Centuries, prominent citizens were often interred in the very church in which they worshipped. In that era, pews were often sold or rented. Less prominent or poorer people were buried in the churchyard in the 1600s and early 1700s.

Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery

This high-steepled church on Jamaica Avenue off Parsons Boulevard dates to 1862, replacing an earlier edifice dating to 1822 that burned the year before. The parish itself goes back to 1702 and the surrounding churchyard to 1734. Rufus King and his descendants were enthusiastic parishioners. His son, NY State Governor John King, contributed a marble baptismal font to the old church in 1847 and an organ to the new in 1862; later, the family provided an Oxford Bible, 4 prayer books and a bishop’s chair.

Rufus King, his wife Mary and John Alsop King are buried in the Grace churchyard.

Oddly, an old painted ad for Castro Convertibles faces the churchyard and is invisible from anywhere else. The “first to conquer living space” seems to want to conquer space in the other world, as well.

The most interesting section of the cemetery is near the front gate, where there’s a surfeit of 18th-Century burials.

The inscriptions on these brownstone markers, often with intricately carved tops and winged angels, has held up remarkably well — much better than the limestone and marble markers that came into vogue in the 1800s, which have suffered from deterioration. Members of the Betts family are buried here. The family also has its own burial ground further west in Maspeth, which is maintained as part of Mount Zion Cemetery.

Interestingly, Newark stonecutter Uzal Ward included his name on the Mary Betts marker. Ward was based in Newark and traveled around the region as he was hired to create tombstones. Though he created hundreds of local markers, he signed only a handful; findagrave lists them here. There are two of them in the Grace Episcopal churchyard.

Ward was an early brander:

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The 2018 Untapped Cities Holiday Gift Guide

Our annual holiday Untapped Cities Shop is back – a curated gift shop of New York products by artists, food purveyors, photographers, and writers we have featured on Untapped Cities like the photography books by James and Karla Murray (who also give our Food Tour of the Disappearing Storefronts of the East Village), Boundless Brooklyn’s DIY water towers, and more. We’re also very pleased to be able to offer gift cards for our Untapped Cities tours, a popular request from our readers.

Here are twelve products that we think your friends, family and loved ones will love for the holidays and as an added bonus, get 15% off through Monday after Thanksgiving with code BLACKFRIDAY!

Published this year and written by Untapped Cities co-founders Michelle Young and Augustin Pasquet, Secret Brooklyn: An Unusual Guide features over 125 of the borough’s hidden and bizarre places. This guide is written by and for New York City residents. Discover secret museums, go on an urban safari for wild parrots, enter the oldest building in New York City, watch a performance of robots in a church, step inside a grocery store frozen in 1939, and more. The book is autographed by the author and can be dedicated to your giftee.

Want to offer a gift of one of our behind the scenes tours? You can buy gift cards for our Untapped Cities tours in any denomination or by tour. The gift cards can be applied to any of our tours including the Ellis Island Abandoned Hospitals, Secrets of Grand Central Terminal, Underground Subway Tour, the Remnants of Penn Station, Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam, VIP Tour of the Woolworth Building, and tours we have yet to announce for 2018!

Buy a Gift Card Also check out our full list of upcoming tours!

Secret New York: Hidden Bars and Restaurants is written by Untapped Cities founder Michelle Young and Untapped Cities editor Laura Itzkowitz. In the book, you’ll find almost a hundred hidden places with entries that will surprise even in-the-know New Yorkers. This book is autographed by Michelle Young and can be custom dedicated to your giftee by adding a note to us in the check out process.

Secret New York: An Unusual Guide is hands down our favorite guide to New York City, full of those Untapped gems. Discover secret gardens, decipher ancient riddles on tombstones, visit an Indian burial ground, harvest mastodon food in Central Park, enjoy the aroma of a roomful of dirt, find a Venetian palazzo above a former stable, spot the forbidden island that was once declared a sovereign nation by a guy in a rowboat, track down a townhouse concealing a subway tunnel, read a memorial plaque to an event that happened in another dimension, have your bicycle blessed in church and much much more.

Philadelphia photographer (and Untapped Cities contributor) Matthew Christopher’s award winning website Abandoned America rapidly grew to encompass derelict factories and industrial sites, schools, churches, power plants, hospitals, prisons, military installations, hotels, resorts, homes, and more. Through his collection of writing and photography, Christopher has spent the last decade documenting the ruins of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known: our own. The locations presented are the monuments to America’s great ambition and crumbling future. They are the remnants of a nearly forgotten past. They are some of America’s last standing vestiges of our industrial age, the buildings that put our forefathers to work.

For the last year, Untapped Cities has exclusively run a web comic called The Wonder City. Taken from a series of graphic novels written by Untapped Cities’ columnist and tour guide Justin Rivers, and drawn by illustrator Courtney Zell, The Wonder City sets out to create a mythos for New York City that completely reimagines its near 500 year old history. The series follows Velma Graydon (pictured above as an older woman), an archivist at St. John the Divine by day and urban gumshoe by night who has devoted her entire life to solving one of New York’s most important historical mysteries (don’t worry you’ll find out what it is). To us, Velma represents the best of all New York characters wrapped up into one awesome librarian.

You can get the first two stories in comic book form through us.

The Wonder City Volume 1: The Great Whale of Coney Island takes place in July, 1942: While the world is at war, a great mystery buried in the heart of New York City is close to being solved. Velma Graydon, a gal Friday turned gumshoe, is hot on the trail of an important charm lost ages ago. Called the Parelzaad, it was crafted before the city’s founding and Velma is one of the few people who knows the incredible power it holds. After years of research she finds the charm in the possession of a working-class Brooklyn family. Just as it’s within her reach one summer day on Coney Island, the charm is suddenly lost again and this time without a trace. In it lies the fate of an entire city.

The Wonder City 2: The Tovernboak takes place in November, 1942: A few months after Lizzie’s tragic disappearance, Owen teams up with Velma Graydon to find his sister. First, Velma must secretly school him in the ways of the mysterious Light Keepers and their 400-year mission to guard New York City from its foretold destruction. Now the Tovernboak, a sprawling account of the city’s true history, is revealed to Owen against the Light Keepers’ wishes.

Abandoned Asylums takes readers on an unrestricted visual journey inside America’s abandoned state hospitals, asylums, and psychiatric facilities, the institutions where countless stories and personal dramas played out behind locked doors and out of public sight.

The images captured by photographer Matt Van der Velde are powerful, haunting and emotive. A sad and tragic reality that these once glorious historical institutions now sit vacant and forgotten as their futures are uncertain and threatened with the wrecking ball.

The New York Pizza Project is a coffee table book documenting the heart and soul of New York City’s last authentic pizzerias through photography and interviews taken over the last five years. The foreword is written by New York Times best-selling author, and native Brooklynite, Jonathan Lethem. The book, created and published by five 30-year-old native New Yorkers, is the first of its kind – focusing not on the pizza, but the people and places behind New York City’s favorite food. Over the past five years, the book’s creators have visited over 100 pizzerias across the five boroughs-taking photographs and capturing the stories of customers, employees, and owners.

In New York Nights, photographers James and Karla Murray take us on a new photographic journey: the city’s nightlife now and through the years. This stunning body of work portrays a Gotham at play in a mythical realm of nocturnal pursuits. The Murrays have taken vivid photographs of an outstanding selection of bars & pubs, restaurants and cafes, music venues, and shops, all with historical significance and enduring after-dark aesthetics. Turning the pages of New York Nights, one can easily imagine tripping the light fantastic: perhaps starting with drinks at the KGB Bar or a walk through the East Village – window shopping at Trash and Vaudeville, moving on to an engagement at Radio City Music Hall or the Village Vanguard, followed maybe by an early morning bite at the Yaffa Cafe. Stories of a bygone New York are brought to life by words from the proprietors and employees who experienced them.

Broken Windows – Graffiti NYC by photographers James and Karla Murray documents the flowering of the graffiti movement of the post-train era, and this newly revised 2010 edition has been completely redesigned with 70 more pages and many new photographs.

In the 1980’s, graffiti was pushed out of the subways as the trains were cleaned once and for all. In the 1990’s, much of the graffiti action in New York migrated to the city’s walls, enabling the ‘writers’ to execute more refined and concept-driven large-scale pieces. By the end of decade, this new medium was being used to great effect.

James & Karla Murray took great pains to faithfully capture an unprecedented re-birth of the movement, documenting the most significant murals created between 1996 – 2001. Broken Windows contains insightful interviews, an extensive selection of women s’ graffiti, and features the work of more than 180 artists from The United States, Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Holland, Italy, and Norway.

Next, check out our full list of Behind the Scenes Untapped Cities tours and gift cards for our Untapped Cities tours.

Boundless Brooklyn, Holiday Gift Guide, James and Karla Murray, New York Pizza Project, NYC Hidden Bars and Restaurants, Secret Brooklyn: An Unusual Guide

Source: https://untappedcities.com/2018/11/20/the-2018-untapped-cities-holiday-gift-guide/

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15 Must-Visit Places in New Rochelle, New York: An Untapped Cities Guide

Get to know New Rochelle with our guide to the must-visit place to visit in the city!

Huguenot Burial Ground at Trinity-St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

The oldest tombstone in the Huguenot cemetery

Trinity-St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 322 Huguenot Street.

Thomas Paine Cottage

The Thomas Paine Cottage is located at 20 Sicard Avenue.

New Rochelle High School

Huguenot Children’s Library

New Rochelle High School is located at 265 Clove Road and the Huguenot Children’s Library is located at 794 North Avenue.

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Memorable Cemeteries in Every State

Going to cemeteries suck. It’s never for a joyous occasion. They are one of the few places that humans face their mortality, which tends to make a lot of people uncomfortable. Pop culture has done a wonderful job of making cemeteries the focal point of horror films. From ghosts, to zombies, to vampires, odds are something bad is going down if there’s a cemetery scene in a movie. It’s about time we highlight cemeteries for something other than being the setting of a zombie apocalypse.

We decided to scour the internet to find the most memorable cemetery in every state. Every cemetery is unique, but these 50 stood out from the rest. Whether it be the architecture, the people buried there, or the history around the plot of land, each of these cemeteries has a cool story. Check out the list to see if you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting any of these cemeteries.

Alabama

The biggest cemetery in Alabama is also the oldest cemetery in the state. Covering close to 100 acres, Maple Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 80,000 people. Many U.S. congressmen and military figures are buried here. Maple Hill Cemetery is located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Alaska

In Eklutna, Alaska, there is a cemetery outside of the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Here, Russian and native Alaskan traditions merged, and out of the blend came what is called “spirit houses.” Families lay their loved ones to rest, then build a spirit house on top of the grave. It’s believed that the house brings comfort to the spirit.

Arizona

Tombstone, Arizona is considered, by some, to be the most haunted place in the state. In the mid 1800s, the town mined more than $80 million in silver bullion. Many residents suffered gruesome deaths and they were all buried in the Boothill Graveyard of Tombstone. Tombstone has been featured on Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures” and the Syfy series “Ghost Hunters.”

Arkansas

Evergreen Cemetery in Fayetteville is one of the largest historical cemeteries in Arkansas. Evergreen was originally a family cemetery on the Thomas family farm. It has now grown to cover over ten acres and holds more than 3,000 bodies. One exceptionally interesting story of this Arkansas cemetery is that of Adeline Blakeley. Blakeley was a former slave who chose to stay with the family that enslaved her even after the Civil War ended. She continued to work for the family, but was considered to be a family member. When Blakeley died at 95, the family wanted her to be buried at the family plot in Evergreen, but at the time it was a white-only cemetery. There are two stories about how she was accepted as the first African American to be buried in the cemetery. One is that Blakeley was so well-liked by the entire community that they allowed her to be laid to rest with her family. The other is that the family kept the casket closed and told everyone it was their aunt they were burying. Either way, this is a phenomenal story.

California

So many celebrities are buried in Hollywood. Forest Lawn Memorial in Glendale particularly sticks out because it’s the oldest cemetery in Tinseltown. Celebrities including Nat King Cole, Jimmy Stewart, Gracie Allen, Sam Cooke, Theodore Dreiser, Clark Gable and Michael Jackson are all buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Colorado

Riverside Cemetery opened in 1876 in Denver. It was designed to be such a beautiful cemetery that families would spend the day enjoying the scenery while visiting their loved ones. Unfortunately, Denver took a different turn and industrialized much of the surrounding area, turning the countryside into highways. Many people exhumed the bodies of their family members and took them to a more peaceful location.

Connecticut

Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, Connecticut is known for its incredible sculptures and monuments throughout the grounds. There’s an 18-foot pink-granite pyramid and a lifesize statue of an angel erected in memory of Mark and Angelina Howard. A monument commemorating Cynthia Talcott, who passed away at age two, has her face beautifully engraved in stone. One notable burial at Cedar Hill is Horace Wells, the discoverer of anesthesia.

Delaware

Coffee Run Cemetery not only has a pretty unique name, but it also stands out because it is the burial ground of the first Catholic church in Delaware. This is a very small cemetery with only 50 graves, 12 of them being unmarked. The cemetery has been plagued with arson that destroyed the keeper’s house and barn.

Florida

The first Key West Cemetery in Florida was destroyed by hurricane in 1846. Bodies resurfaced and high winds and water scattered the bodies throughout the area. The new cemetery was established one year later. To keep this tragedy from happening again, many bodies are buried in above ground vaults and there is a high water table.

Georgia

Savannah is an awesome city, so it’s only fitting that there are incredible cemeteries. Bonaventure Cemetery, just east of Savannah, became famous when it was featured in Clint Eastwood’s film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” John Muir, “The Father of Natural Parks”, stayed in Bonaventure for six days and nights during his travels to Florida.

Hawaii

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as the Punchbowl Cemetery, is located in Honolulu. It was created to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Before the cemetery opened, the remains of veterans from Guam, Wake Island and Japanese Internment Camps were transported to Punchbowl to serve as their final resting place.

Idaho

Morris Hill Cemetery is in Boise, Idaho. The burial ground was purchased by the city’s mayor in 1882. The causes of death among those first buried at Morris are quite different than what’s common today. It’s noted that some of these people died from falling rocks and trees, snow slides, softening of the brain, and constipation. One lady buried here particularly sticks out: Annie “Peg Leg” Monroe. During the time of the Gold Rush, Monroe was a brothel owner. Apparently, she got stuck in a snowstorm, caught frostbite, and had to have both of her legs amputated. The park is open for self-guided walking tours.

Illinois

Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Forest Park, Illinois. One section of the cemetery is called Showmen’s Rest. On June 22, 1918 a train traveling from Detroit to Chicago plowed into the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus train. The train’s engineer, the only passenger, allegedly fell asleep. Around 60 circus members were killed and were all buried in Showmen’s Rest because it was purchased specifically for members of the The Showmen’s League of America. Many of those that were killed were never identified. A majority of the markers read “unidentified male” and “unidentified female.” Apparently, members of circuses still choose to be buried there to this day.

Indiana

Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis is the third largest non-governmental cemetery in the nation. The burial grounds covers 555 acres and there are over 200,000 people buried there. In the 1800s it became a popular location for recreational activities including picnics and walks through the park. Visitors enjoy beautiful views of the city from the grounds.

Iowa

Vegors Cemetery in Lehigh, Iowa was originally used by Native Americans as a burial ground. When white settlers came into the area, many battles ensued. The settlers eventually won and took control of the sacred burial ground. They removed the Native American remains, destroyed the burial mounds, and began to use it as their own cemetery. Years later, Native American remains were returned to the cemetery and a monument was dedicated in their honor.

Kansas

Stull Cemetery, located in Lecompton, Kansas, was listed on CBS News’ list of most haunted places in America. The University of Kansas student newspaper wrote an article about Stull Cemetery claiming that the devil visits the cemetery twice a year, on Halloween and the Spring Equinox. Four years after the article was published, on March 20, 1978 over 150 people came to the cemetery to wait for the devil’s arrival. There were no reports of any sightings that night.

Kentucky

Pikeville Cemetery in Pikeville, Kentucky is known for a chilling story. In 1891, Octavia and James Hatcher welcomed their first child. Unfortunately, the baby soon passed away and Octavia grew ill and fell into a coma. Shortly thereafter, doctors pronounced her dead. Since it was a hot day, James buried her immediately. Other community members began falling into comas, but they survived. James realized that maybe Octavia was still alive when she was buried. They exhumed her body and saw scratch marks on the roof of the casket and Octavia had bloody fingers. Yikes.

Louisiana

Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 is one of the famous cemeteries in New Orleans. Marie Laveau, the notorious voodoo practitioner, is buried in her husband’s family tomb in this cemetery. Legend says that Marie Laveau will grant you a wish if you mark three x’s on the tomb, turn around three times and yell out your wish. If it comes true, you must come back and mark a circle around the x’s. To prevent vandalism, the public is no longer allowed to visit the cemetery without a tour guide.

Maine

Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor, Maine is one of the locations Stephen King used to shoot the horror film “Pet Sematary.” Mount Hope is 184 years old and was America’s second garden cemetery.

Maryland

Green Mount Cemetery is located in Baltimore. The cemetery was dedicated in 1839 and is the final resting place of important historical figures, like John Wilkes Booth. Visitors ironically leave pennies on his grave, because it has Abraham Lincoln’s face on it. There are intricate statues and monuments throughout the cemetery. Tourists can schedule a walking tour of the grounds.

Massachusetts

Charter Street Cemetery in Salem, founded in 1637, is the oldest cemetery in the town. Important members of the early community are buried in this cemetery. Directly behind the cemetery is the Salem Witch Trial Memorial. Both are open to the public from dawn to dusk.

Michigan

Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit has been awarded a wide array of certifications. It’s the oldest continuously running, non-denominational cemetery in the state. Since there are so many abolitionists buried in Elmwood, the cemetery’s foundation decided to fulfill the requirements to become a significant site for the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior.

Minnesota

Oakland Cemetery in St. Pauls is the oldest public cemetery in Minnesota. It was founded five years before Minnesota became a state, in 1853. The first plots sold for just $3.15. In 1870, survivors of the Civil War organized Decoration Day, what is now known as Memorial Day, at Oakland Cemetery. More than 1,500 veterans are buried at this cemetery.

Mississippi

There are many interesting tombstones and monuments in Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, Mississippi, but one tomb stands out from the rest. Florence Ford was only ten when she died from yellow fever in 1871. Apparently, Florence was always scared of storms. In order to comfort her in the afterlife, her mother had Florence’s casket built with clear glass at the head and steps that went down to the level of the casket. Overhead, the doors closed to protect her mother from the storm. The contraption is still visible today, but the glass was covered with cement to prevent vandalism.

Missouri

Mineral Creek Cemetery in St. Louis Prairie has an interesting origin story. A couple was traveling West with their young children. Unfortunately, one of the children passed away while they were passing through this small town. Much of the area is covered with tall prairie grass, but the town was constructing a new church, so that area was clear. The couple gained permission from the church to bury their child on the property. From there on, people began to bury their loved ones at the church and the congregation took take of the cemetery until it grew too large for them to continue to do so.

Montana

On June 8, 1917, 168 men were killed in the Spectacular Mine disaster in Butte, Montana. A fire was ignited by a carbide lamp. Most of the men died of asphyxiation, but some survived for a couple days in the tunnels. A few lucky men were rescued after being stuck underground for 55 hours. The remains of the men were buried in Mountain View Cemetery where there is a memorial to the victims of the disaster.

Nebraska

Ball Cemetery in Springfield, Nebraska is said to be guarded by William “Rattlesnake Pete” Liddiard. One small catch: Rattlesnake Pete is dead. He was a United States Marshal who left his hometown to join the famous “Buffalo Bill” on the road. Although he died along the West Coast, his body was returned to Springfield. According to local legend, he now he patrols the perimeter of the cemetery and appears to unwanted visitors as a dark shadow.

Nevada

Goldfield Historic Cemetery in Goldfield, Nevada is one of the many ghost town cemeteries located in the state. Although visitors would never guess it today, Goldfield was one of the largest mining towns in the country. It’s known as “The Last Great Gold Camp.” Many of the headstones describe how the person died: “Gunshot By Deputy Sheriff”, “Man Died Eating Library Paste.”

New Hampshire

The two victims of the Smuttynose Island murders are buried in South Cemetery of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Three immigrant women were left alone on the island off the coast of New Hampshire. One woman got away from the attacker and she was able to identify him and the man was later hanged for his crimes.

New Jersey

The Old Tennent Cemetery in Manalapan, New Jersey was established in 1731. It’s said that a Revolutionary War battle occurred in 1778 on the cemetery grounds, and the church was used as a makeshift hospital. The battle was called the Battle of Monmouth after the county Manalapan is in.

New Mexico

Fairview Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico has become overrun by a prairie dog colony. These rodents sought refuge in the cemetery after construction drove them out of their original habitat. The prairie dogs have created a series of tunnels, which has resulted in the resurfacing of remains of the people buried there. The groundskeeper has taken matters into his own hands by using poisonous gas and a pellet gun to kill off the rodents.

New York

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow is the cemetery and town that inspired Washington Irving’s “Sleepy Hollow.” The town was originally known as North Tarrytown, but was changed in 1996 to honor Irving. Along with Elizabeth Arden, the makeup entrepreneur, and Walter Chrysler, the founder of the car company, Irving is also buried here.

North Carolina

Salem Moravian Graveyard, located in Salem, North Carolina is also known as God’s Acre. Every Moravian cemetery takes on this nickname. What sets this cemetery apart from others is that, following Moravian tradition, every headstone is exactly the same: a flat white plaque. This is because this Protestant sect believes that everyone has the same level of importance in God’s eyes; in death, all are equal. Over its course of 250 years in existence, over 7,000 people have been buried in God’s Acre of Salem.

North Dakota

Riverside Cemetery in Fargo, North Dakota is the oldest in the area. The first burial took place in 1878 and the cemetery was established in 1879. The original owners of the hallowed ground were respected members of the Fargo community.

Ohio

The Athens Lunatic Asylum, now known as The Ridges in Athens, Ohio, has three on-site cemeteries. When patients would die while admitted to the hospital, families were able to make their own arrangements, but if the family could not be contacted or if they refused to come, the patient would be buried on hospital grounds. The headstones given to the deceased have no names or dates, only the patient’s hospital number. There are 1,930 men and women buried at The Ridges.

Oklahoma

Violet Springs Cemetery in Konawa, Oklahoma is the final resting place of a woman named Katherine Cross. According to her headstone, she was 18 when she died and she was “murdered by human wolves.” That’s a pretty cryptic message, but historians say that Cross actually died from a botched abortion, not werewolves.

Oregon

Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, Oregon is the city’s oldest and largest cemetery. The land was originally owned by James and Elizabeth Stephens; James’ father was buried on the property. The Stephens sold their farm to Colburn Barrel, who owned a steamboat. Years after, Barrel’s steamboat exploded, killing his business partner and many others. Barrel buried the victims alongside James’ father and thus began the Lone Fir Cemetery. It has grown to span over 30 acres and there are over 250,000 people buried in this Portland cemetery.

Pennsylvania

Hankey Church Cemetery in Murrysville, Pennsylvania is supposedly where a pastor of the Hankey Church was hanged for adultery in the 19th century.

Rhode Island

Mercy Brown is a pivotal figure in the New England Vampire Panic. In the 19th century, tuberculosis was spreading like wildfire. The people of New England began to believe that when a family member died from tuberculosis, they drained the rest of their family with the sickness in order to hang on to life, thus being a vampire. The only way to prevent the rest of the family from suffering the disease was to exhume the “vampire’s” body. If they still had blood in their organs or they were still in the early stages of decomposition, although they had been dead for a while, they were considered to be a vampire. From there, the body’s organs were removed and burned, and occasionally decapitated. In Brown’s case, her body was burnt, her remains were mixed with water, and given to her brother to drink to keep the sickness from attacking his body. It obviously didn’t work.

South Carolina

The St. Philip’s Cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina was created for the first congregation in the state, the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. One interesting story about the property is that in the 18th century, the church suffered a fire. A slave extinguished the fire before the entire church was engulfed. For this heroic act, the slave was awarded his freedom.

South Dakota

Mount Moriah Cemetery is found in Deadwood, South Dakota. It was created to suit the growing population during the Gold Rush. There are many divisions of the cemetery that is built into the side of a mountain. There’s a section specifically for the Jewish community, a mass grave site for victims of a mining fire, veterans, and unfortunately a portion just for children.

Tennessee

Old Gray Cemetery in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee was designed to last for centuries. Founded in 1850, the cemetery reflects the history of Knoxville. The cemetery is the final resting place to people of all walks of life, which can be seen in the diverse monuments, mausoleums and unmarked graves.

Texas

Baby Head Cemetery is located in what is now known as Llano, Texas. The cemetery and town, that was also formerly known as Baby Head, were named after Baby Head Mountain. According to local legend, Native Americans abducted a small child from the town and left her remains at the base of the mountain, thus Baby Head Mountain. The first person to be buried in Baby Head Cemetery was, yet another, young girl named Jodie McKneely in 1884.

Utah

Ogden City Cemetery in Ogden, Utah stands out because of its breathtaking scenery. This is a place anyone could rest eternally for the beautiful views alone. The cemetery was established in 1851.

Vermont

Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, Vermont is a pretty standard cemetery, aside from Dr. Timothy Clark’s tomb. Dr. Clark lived in fear of being buried alive. To prevent his worst nightmare from coming true, he installed an underground staircase that leads to the surface of his grave. He was buried with a breathing tube and a bell. At the surface level of his grave, he had a clear window installed so he could be checked in on. He died in 1893 and apparently he really was dead because he didn’t use his escape route.

Virginia

The Alexandria National Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia was one of the country’s first national cemeteries. It mainly serves as burial grounds for Union soldiers. It’s lack of vacancy during, and after, the Civil War is what led to the opening of the Arlington National Cemetery.

Washington

Black Diamond Cemetery was established in Black Diamond, Washington in 1886. That’s three years before Washington even became a state. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The cemetery is made up of coal miners and their families.

West Virginia

Soule Chapel Methodist Cemetery in Meadow Bluff, West Virginia is the final resting place of a woman named Zona Heaster Shue. According to local legend, shortly after her mysterious death, Zona’s ghost appeared to her mother and recounted that she had been brutally murdered by her husband. Zona’s mother went to the police and they exhumed her body. Due to the details Zona’s told her mother, the police were able to convict Zona’s husband of murdering her.

Wisconsin

Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee was established in 1847. It was later discovered that this land was also a Paleo Indian burial ground. The cemetery has over 60 earthworks, or mounds that hold the bodies of early Native Americans. This cemetery is so rich in history, holding the bodies of famous politicians and mayors as well as Jacob Best, the founder of Pabst Brewing Company.

Wyoming

Sacajawea’s Cemetery on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Fort Washakie is the final resting place of one of the most famous women in American history: Sacajawea. This Native American woman guided famous explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition across America. Six years after their journey, Sacagawea died after giving birth to her daughter. One little known fact is that eight years after Sacagawea died, Lewis adopted both of her children.

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