by Leslie Alwiel This year has been challenging for all of us and we have all had to get used to doing business in new ways. Even in these difficult times the Bonaventure Historical Society continues to support conservation efforts at the cemetery. The cemetery is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily. The…
By Leslie Alwiel 12/31/18 UPDATE: New Now and Then Photos: Here are three sets of “now and then” photos takes by Don Teuton that show just how much work has been done since the clean up and replanting of trees began. …
By Lee Maltenfort and Leslie Alwiel If you are reading this you probably already love old cemeteries. If you would like to help preserve one the 10 most beautiful Victorian Era cemeteries in the world, according to Travel+Leisure.com, consider joining the Bonaventure Historical Society. The BHS was created in 1992 by a retired Savannah school teacher…
by Leslie Alwiel Updated: 6/11/2022 Bonaventure Cemetery is one of the most popular places to visit here in Savannah, we have been recognized by Trip Advisor . with a Travelers’ Choice award. It is a serene and sublime experience to walk about this Victorian Era cemetery filled with beautiful statues, oak trees with Spanish moss, and to…
by Leslie Alwiel Spring is here in Savannah and in Bonaventure Cemetery and it’s a great time to visit. The camellias and azaleas are blooming all over the place, prompting me to update folks on what is going on with Bonaventure Historical Society and the cemetery. First, thanks to all of you who…
by Leslie Alwiel For those interested in the history of Bonaventure Cemetery we now have a short film available for viewing on our Facebook page. The film was produced by Daniel Hancock. as part of his Masters in History Degree program at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro GA. Daniel was inspired to create the film…
by Leslie Alwiel Good news! Bonaventure Cemetery resumed its normal operating hours, from 10 am until 5 pm, Friday, December 15, 2016. Most of the damaged trees from Hurricane Matthew in the historical section have been dealt with. There are still a few sites where barricades remain, so be careful when visiting. We will let…
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…