Understanding Gravestone Symbols & Icons with Tom Rent

Name: Understanding Gravestone Symbols & Icons with Tom Rent
Start: 2025-03-20T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-20T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN, United States, Minnesota 55021

Schedule

Thu Mar 20 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN, United States, Minnesota 55021 | Faribault, MN

Tom Rent is a member of the Oakridge Cemetery Association and helps in the care of the cemetery and grounds. In this presentation, Tom will discuss the different symbols that often appear on headstones and markers. These symbols each have had different meanings and interpretations over the years. Tom will walk attendees through the more common ones and explain the history and iconography behind them.
This program is free to members, and $5 for non-members. We ask that guests call in and reserve in advance at 507-33-22121 or by email at [email protected].