The Afterlives of the Rich & Famous
698 graves across twenty-nine states turned into a strange, joyful hobby visiting presidential gravesites and famous tombs. I recount finding every dead U.S. president and vice president, spotting Richard McDonald’s Golden Arches urn and the James A. Garfield Memorial, with cemetery travel tips, Find A Grave notes and quirky memorial stories.
Rolly's Take
This blog speaks to the curious soul who finds beauty in the unusual, someone who delights in the stories behind the gravestones and the personalities that shaped history. It resonates with those who seek deeper connections to the past, understanding that every tombstone tells a tale of legacy and remembrance, intertwining personal reflection with cultural significance. Here, the journey through cemetery gates becomes a path to both nostalgia and discovery, inviting you to ponder how we honor the lives of the rich and famous, and what their afterlives reveal about our own. With a sense of reverence and a touch of whimsy, it beckons the reader to explore the rich tapestry of lives lived, and the curious intersections between history and memory.