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…

You’re Getting Married Where?

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…

Pokemon-Go in Cemeteries? That’s a Pokemon No-No.

By Lee Maltenfort, Chairman Bonaventure Cemetery, as we are so happy to boast, has been rated the second most beautiful cemetery in the US by CNNTravel.com and among the top ten in listings provided by Travel+Leisure.com and other travel resources.  We’re the top-rated free attraction in Savannah on just about every travel site evaluation found on…

Little Gracie Watson

By Lee Maltenfort It’s hard to believe a six-year-old girl, especially one that is now over 125 years old, can create so much interest, research, a bit of controversy and some frustration so easily for so long a time. But that’s Our Gracie – Gracie Watson, interred behind the wrought iron fence at E-98.  …

What is the BHS?

From the Chairman: Welcome to the Bonaventure Historical Society (BHS) Blog. This blog is part of our new forays into social media (beyond our Facebook page) to endure or seduce you into making a visit to Bonaventure a must-do as you plan future vacations.  It is managed by one of our more talented volunteers, Leslie Alwiel.…