Julianne Moore’s Post

The Fort Myers Cemetery is a significant historical site that tells the story of the community's past. Established in the late 1800s, it serves as the final resting place for many people and notable figures. As many other heritage sites in our region, this cemetery was also impacted by hurricane Ian and other storms. • Established: The cemetery was established in 1884, marking over a century of history. • Notable Burials: Many prominent local figures, including veterans from the Civil War, World War I, and World War II, are buried here. • Historic Sections: The cemetery is divided into several sections, each representing different eras and aspects of Fort Myers' history. • Cultural Significance: It reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the area, with graves belonging to various religious and ethnic communities. 💡 Why Visit? • Educational Value: A walk through the cemetery offers a unique opportunity to learn about the city's history and the lives of its early inhabitants. • Architectural Interest: The headstones and monuments provide insight into the artistic and architectural styles of different periods. • Peaceful Reflection: It's a serene place for reflection and appreciation of the past. 📢Join us in learning more about the cemetery and how to care for it this Friday, May 31st at 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Then we will have a reception at Remedies Parlor starting at 5:00 pm where we will continue the conversation about caring for historic cemeteries. FREE EVENT - Registration required (https://buff.ly/3yEnbKp...) 📍 Cemetery Demo: 3200 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916 (from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) 📍 Reception at Remedies Parlor: 2541 Thompson St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm) • • @Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc. | Remedies Parlor | Breanne Busch Simpson #fpan #fpansouthwest #historiccemeteries #swflhistory #graves #historyhappyhour #FortMyersCemetery #HistoricalSites #FortMyersHistory #ExploreLocalHistory

We have received a lot questions and interest in the cemetery grant process, so we decided to write a blog to help you with the process. Let me know how we can help you restore your cemetery or your cities war memorials! 🧑💻 #cemeteryrestoration #grantsprocess #historicpreservation #blogpost Link:

Preserving these histories is so important now and in the future.

The preservation of slave cemeteries is indeed a crucial aspect of maintaining the historical fabric of the United States. These sacred sites serve as poignant reminders of the lives and legacies of those who endured enslavement, and they offer invaluable insights into the country's complex and often painful past. By safeguarding these cemeteries, we honor the memory of the individuals who rest there and acknowledge their contributions to American history, which are often overlooked or marginalized. Moreover, these resting places are sources of information for historians and genealogists, providing clues about the social structures, health, and living conditions of enslaved communities. They also hold cultural significance for the descendants of slaves, offering a tangible connection to their ancestry and a place for reflection and commemoration. Preservation efforts can also serve as an educational tool, helping to inform current and future generations about the realities of slavery and its enduring impact on society. This can foster a deeper understanding and dialogue about race, heritage, and reconciliation in America. However, preserving these sites is not without challenges. Many slave cemeteries are unmarked, neglected, or at risk of being lost to development or natural decay. It requires a concerted effort from local communities, historians, government agencies, and preservation groups to identify, document, and maintain these cemeteries. Initiatives such as the establishment of protective legislation, community-led restoration projects, and the integration of these sites into national historical narratives are steps toward ensuring that the memory of those buried in slave cemeteries is respected and remembered. In essence, the preservation of slave cemeteries is more than just an act of historical conservation; it is a commitment to acknowledging the full breadth of American history, including its darkest chapters.

All national parks exist on traditional Indigenous lands, and in many cases, thousands of years’ worth of Native American history has been documented at national park sites. Indigenous people were forcibly removed from their homelands, yet strong connections still exist between Tribal communities and the lands that sustained them since time immemorial. In some cases, Tribes were specifically removed to create national parks, and the National Park Service continues to struggle with that dark legacy. Tensions over access to sacred sites within national parks have continued for decades after the parks’ creation and in some cases remain ongoing. We've put together stories about the original stewards and inhabitants of our national parks. There's no one story or missive that can adequately or wholly represent Indigenous land and people, but we hope this regularly updated collection can act as an entry point: https://bit.ly/3YevcQE #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NationalParksAreNativeLand

Funeral debt and destroying the environment are two matters that are extremely concerning. Once again The Spinoff have written another brilliant investigative piece on funerals, dying and decomposing. Rotorua is another city that is being put forward as a early adopter of natural burials. Getting Rotorua Lakes Council to agree is a marathon process and not a sprint. Hopefully this article will help them, amd you, better understand the benefits for all. https://lnkd.in/g5RCmYcS

This #MemorialDay, take the time to clean the gravestones of your ancestors. Learn how. https://lnkd.in/g4gfi7z9

Pt. 2 Did you know that many Utah cemeteries don’t have the resources to digitize burial data? Because of this, it’s possible some crucial information can be lost to time. Our Utah Cemeteries program is working to prevent these losses through the process of digitization and GI mapping. If you missed Pt. 1, be sure to visit our profile to catch it there! Read more about the upcoming grant that could help grow our cemeteries program at the link in our bio: "Cemeteries | Utah State Historic Preservation Office" #UtahCemeteries #Digitization #BurialData #PreservingHistory #LostToTime #CemeteryProgram #HistoricalRecords #UtahHistory #DataPreservation #GIMapping

Per usual, the progressive theocracy refuses to discuss why the plaque was put there in the first place; to prevent the systemic looting of the mounds, as was normal then AND today, to let people know it wasn't kosher to dig there and the authorities should be contacted if they saw people doing it. Today, the effigy mounds are ritualistically destroyed by FIB's as part of their neo-colonial exercise within Wisconsin to maximize the value of their real estate holdings. They convert to uber-valuable private beaches when scraped level by bulldozers on the ever-expanding estates of lakes sealed off from public access if you construct the proper legal edifices to place the dirt in the correct progressive easements in perpetuity. This is precisely what happened to my favorite childhood lake; which is now only accessible to a few thousand very well politically-connected relatives of important progressive institutions mostly in the Chicago area. Of course that lake was synthetically created around a handful of natural springs as a WPA project during the Depression for all... Hard reality. https://lnkd.in/gjWUR6vV