The Mourning Society wouldn’t be anything if it weren’t for an amazing group of volunteers that make our events so special. We’ll be shining a spotlight on our members throughout the fall season.
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💀 How long have you been a member of the Mourning Society and how did you get started?
I have been a member of the Mourning Society since 2016 so for about 5 years now - I got started by attending your first Mourning and Consolations event at Bellefontaine Cemetery in 2015. I was looking for a Cemetery tour because it was October and wanted to find something a little creepy to do. I googled and found your tour and signed myself and some friends up. I had been involved in reenacting in the past and thought this would be interesting.
I attended and was blown away by the detail in the presentations and how inviting everyone was! I was enthralled by the sheer spectacle of it all. They even had a Victorian hearse!
I have always been drawn to the slightly creepy and macabre aspect of history and thought "THESE ARE MY PEOPLE!" and joined through their web site and have had a wonderful time in this amazing group ! and am lucky to count Kathrine, Edna and Tom as friends.
💀 What role do you play in the group?
I research and give presentations on historical figures and events in historically accurate ( as possible ) costume. I do sew my own fashions.
💀 What is your favorite Mourning Society event?
I would have to say it is the Consolations of Memory event at Bellefontaine Cemetery. I am always amazed at the historical wealth and treasure to draw from there! I love being able to bring light to these surprising and sometimes scandalous stories.
💀 What is your favorite topic?
I would have to say the suffrage movement. I think it is so important for people realize what this hard fought battle was all about. ! It was barely even mentioned in schooling . The more their history is told the more people will understand how all of us should be grateful for their courage and determination.