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Bonaventure Updates and Restoration News

Historical, News, UpdatesMarch 3, 2017

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…

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Bonaventure: From Plantation to Monument

HistoricalJanuary 19, 2017

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…

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Bonaventure Cemetery: Update and Tips on Historical Stone Cleaning

News, UpdatesDecember 17, 2016

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…

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Bonaventure Cemetery Open!

News, UpdatesNovember 10, 2016

Good news! Bonaventure Cemetery is open again!   Lee Maltenfort BHS Chair reports via our Facebook page: Bonaventure Cemetery is now open to the public under very limited conditions. There are several areas in the historic section, such as Johnny Mercer Lane where the lyricist’s remains are buried, that are not accessible. Inaccessible areas will…

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Bonaventure Cemetery Update: Clean Up Slow

News, UpdatesNovember 5, 2016

by Lee Maltenfort Bonaventure Historical Society held its annual meeting  on November 3rd and the featured speaker was Richard Gerbasi, the Director of Cemeteries. He gave a detailed explanation of what is happening now at Bonaventure Cemetery and when we can expect it will reopen to the general public.When a rapid assessment of the damaged was…

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  • Holocaust Remembrance Day Observations at Bonaventure Cemetery
    May 3, 2019
  • Bonaventure Historical Society is a Participant in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday 10 February 2019
    February 3, 2019
  • Hurricane Matthew December 2018 Update
    December 2, 2018
  • Vince Dooley Visits Bonaventure
    November 2, 2018
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    October 2, 2018
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