Bonaventure: From Plantation to Monument

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…

Bonaventure Cemetery Open!

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…

Bluebirds in Bonaventure

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…