KINSTON — Step back in time with the CSS Neuse Museum to explore the captivating customs of Victorian-era mourning with the program “Mourning Etiquette, Rituals, and Jewelry in the Victorian Era,” ...

CHICO — Since the theme of death is central to the Halloween celebration, a local historical group decided it would be interesting to demonstrate to modern folks the customs of mourning during the ...

The Greenbrier Historical Society has opened its latest exhibit, “The Good Death: Mourning Culture in Victorian America.” This exhibit invites visitors to step back in time and explore the intriguing ...

That’s part of a special tour series running this month and titled “Mourning Moore.” Through Oct. 31, visitors to the 1870s-era mansion may either elect to be told the story of Moore’s life, or hear ...

PITTSFIELD — In the 1800s, public mourning rather than private grieving was a way of life. Victorian social etiquette laid down strict social rules for mourning, from the clothing worn to the length ...

Overland Trail Museum’s History Café took a dark turn this month, just in time for Halloween, with a focus on “Victorian Mourning and Spiritualism.” The Victorian era, which stretched from 1833 until ...

Courtesy photo Gretchen and James Kennedy reenact a Civil War funeral for David Kennedy which will be displayed at their educational event on Oct. 30 at the Juniata Civic Association. The Juniata ...

In conjunction with the Halloween and Dia de los Muertos holidays, the Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka has been displaying an exhibit of Victorian/Edwardian mourning dresses. These two eras ran, ...

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. for History Café. This month we will be discussing a slightly spooky subject as we look at the customs and rituals of Victorian mourning and ...

The Lansford Historical Society will offer a special program and exhibit about “Death, Burial and Mourning Customs” on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Lansford Historical Society Museum, East Bertsch Street ...