An illustrated lecture by Dr. Elise Ciregna.
From the late eighteenth century onward, white marble replaced slate and brownstone as a preferred monument material in New England cemeteries, reflecting changing tastes shaped by the rural cemetery movement and evolving attitudes toward death and memory. This lecture examines the artistic and cultural significance of these monuments, situating Grove Street Cemetery within broader regional and national trends.
This online talk took place on March 15, 2026.