Public Notices/Announcements - Belleville - HCHS - The History of Tombstones Jan. 15th 7:30pm

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - Hastings County Historical Society presents Gary Foster, owner of Campbell Monuments speaking on the History of Tombstones and What We Can Learn From Them.  Town by town, concession by  concession, the graveyards of our region provide us with greater knowledge of our past than many would consider.  Gary will provide evidence of economic ebbs and glows, changing socio-cultural values, creation of our transportation system, medical history, international trade and immigration patterns.  All this available in your local cemetery!  This free public presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Maranatha, 100 College Street West, Belleville  (Ample parking and level access at the rar of the building.)  Bring a friend and enjoy refreshments, conversations and displays following the presentation.  For more info go to www.hastingshistory.ca