Upcoming Cemetery Ventures through HVCC and St. Agnes

There are two upcoming cemetery programs presented by St. Agnes Cemetery in June. The following information comes from the Summer catalog of Hudson Valley Community College's Community and Professional Education.


A Walk Through Time: Cool Facts about Grand Old Cemeteries
If you love old cemeteries and find them very interesting places to visit, this talk is for you. Cemetery historian and author of "These Sacred Grounds," Kelly Grimaldi, offers a presentation discussing the Rural Cemetery Movement featuring Historic St. Agnes Cemetery founded in 1867 and neighboring Albany Rural Cemetery incorporated in 1841. We will learn why rural cemeteries were founded, what early gravestones looked like and how funerary art and symbolism changed through the Victorian Era into the 20th century. Loaded with interesting photographs of gravestones and mausoleums, this PowerPoint presentation offers a lot of insight into why rural cemeteries look the way they do! Course fee includes $5 materials fee.
Center for Creative Retirement Trips, Tours and Off-Campus Classes: Directions and Additional Information
71180
$15
1 Session, St. Agnes Cemetery
Fri., 6/1, 11 a.m. - Noon

Kelly Grimaldi, Instructor

Art Appreciation Tour of a Victorian Era Cemetery and Lunch
Have you ever wondered why old cemeteries look the way they do? Perhaps you have pondered the meaning of gravestone carvings and styles. Do you know why we see monuments that look like ancient buildings or ruins? What can we learn from touring an old cemetery? We can learn plenty!

Join cemetery historian Kelly Grimaldi for a combination walking/driving tour of St. Agnes Cemetery and parts of Albany Rural Cemetery for a fun way to learn about monuments and symbolism as they relate to the study of art history. We will drive up to chosen areas and walk short distances to view magnificent works of funerary art in a peaceful, beautiful setting. Together we will explore sacred grounds in a leisurely manner. After the tour and a short break to refresh ourselves in the visitors center, we will gather high upon Founders Hill, overlooking the Hudson River valley, and enjoy a delicious catered lunch while comfortably seated at tables.

Meet your tour guide in the visitors center located in Historic St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Avenue, Menands at 10 a.m. for a fun and informational morning. Feel free to call (518) 350-7679 for more information. Course fee includes $15 materials fee.
Center for Creative Retirement Trips, Tours and Off-Campus Classes: Directions and Additional Information
71133
$25
1 Session, St. Agnes Cemetery
Tues., 6/12, 10 a.m. - noon
Lunch at 12:15
Kelly Grimaldi, Instructor