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…

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…

Daisy Winters Filming at Bonaventure Cemetery

By Leslie Alwiel It looks like Bonaventure Cemetery may become famous for yet another movie filmed on the grounds.  Daisy Winters an Indie drama directed by Beth LaMure and starring Iwan Rheon, Brooks Shields and Carrie Preston is in production now.  The cast and crew have been observed filming in and around some of our favorite…