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To create an immersive experience, guests are encouraged to wear mourning clothing and bring an offering to leave for a deceased loved one.
A Forgotten Gemstone That Reigned During the Victorian Era Comes Back into Focus (CNN Style) “The story of how jet — a flat, black, opaque gemstone derived from wood compressed over millions of years ...
Mourning was an elaborate matter in the late 19th Century and these tours will help show how people reacted when someone died.
This exhibit invites visitors to step back in time and explore the intriguing world of Victorian mourning customs, fashion, rituals and the profound impact of the Civil War on American death culture.