Grave Matters: Using Cemeteries as a Research Tool
12th October, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event: Digging up the dirt on history
About the event:
Prepare to dig into the depths of history at our exclusive spine-tingling full-day seminar and unearth the secrets of Victoria’s Cemetery Records: Where Skeletons Have Tales to Tell! Co-presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the Genealogical Society of Victoria.
Discover Hidden Histories and Ghoulish Delights!
Embark on an eerie exploration into the shadowy depths of Victoria’s cemeteries. This seminar is your ghostly gateway to the past, unveiling silent stories etched in stone and preserved in records. Whether you’re a seasoned collector of haunted histories or just starting to dig into your family roots, this day is packed with unearthly insights designed to refine your research techniques and uncover riveting tales that are dying to be told.
Meet Our Esteemed Panel of Historical Ghost Whisperers:
Dr. Celestina Sagazio – Historian specializing in digging up the dirt with expertise as a cemetery studies scholar.
Dr. Cheryl Griffin – Social Historian ready to unravel the social fabric of the dearly departed.
Rod Armstrong – Family History Researcher, adept at cutting through the genealogical cobwebs.
Friends of Cemetery Groups – Resurrect the past with insights from our passionate cemetery preservationists.
Representatives from GSV & RHSV – Offering a treasure trove of resources to help you piece together the bones of your research.
Connect with Fellow Grave Enthusiasts!
This seminar isn’t just about learning; it’s an opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of history enthusiasts and experts. Exchange eerie anecdotes, share spooky discoveries, and maybe even crack some cryptic cases with the help of newfound friends and fellow grave diggers.
Whether you’re tracing your family tree or conducting local history research, this seminar promises a profound dive into the archives of the undead.
Reserve your spot today and step into the past with us and bring history back from the dead by joining us in unearthing stories that time almost buried.