by Leslie Alwiel Here is the latest as of October 27, 2016: It will be several weeks, possibly as many as four, before Bonaventure will reopen to the public. The problem is the density of trees in the historic section – cranes will be required to stabilize branches and tree trunks as necessary when the…
By Leslie Alwiel Hurricane Matthew dealt quite a blow to the southeastern United States. Our beloved Bonaventure Cemetery was not spared. Lee Maltenfort, Chair, of the Bonaventure Historical Society recently toured the cemetery along with the Director of Cemeteries and reported on the damage. photo credit: Lee Maltenfort According to Mr. Maltenfort, “There are over…
by Leslie Alwiel Bonaventure Cemetery will be closed until further notice due to of storm damage from Hurricane Matthew. Will will keep you posted via our social media sites listed at the end of this blog. According to the City of Savannah, “Until further notice, City Cemeteries are closed to the public. Conditions are currently unsafe…
Joy on the Wing and the Cycle of Life by Benjamin Goggins The Bonaventure Historical Society offers free guided tours of the beautiful cemetery every second Saturday and Sunday. I have been on several, and they are always enjoyable, but the first time was the charm. That was a few years ago now. The azaleas…
By Lee Maltenfort, Chairman Weddings, and the planning for them, have taken on a new life of their own. The number of couples going to their local religious edifice for the nuptial rites is diminishing. In its place are a variety of options: Destination Weddings, Theme Weddings, Funded by GoFundMe Weddings, and there are probably many…