Hamilton Graves speak to Us

A grave is a statement about place and family. A grave say that we have roots in this landscape and … More

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Cemeteries anchor the historic imagination

“Cemeteries are key elements in the creation of memories, heritage, and attitudes towards the dead and the dying.” Deathscapes, Memory, … More

Death Comes Early in 19th Century Hamilton

In the early years of Hamilton, death was common and could come at any time. Reverend John Miller took charge … More

Soundscape Hamilton – Divinity College

MacNab’s Family Cemetery, Hamilton (Ont).

Like many Hamilton farming families, Allan MacNab had to create his own family cemetery. In the years before his death … More

A Most Picturesque Graveyard – Binkley’s Pioneer Cemetery

Despite development that has occurred around the Binkley graveyard, it still matches two descriptions found in the campus archives: “The … More

Challenges of Blogging – HamOnt Urban Landscape Artist Chris Erskine

Challenges of a blogging My video post on video blogging really struck a chord with people. Clearly this is an … More

Some quarrels don’t end with death – the Binkley Hollows 1854 Cemetery

The Binkley Hollow Cemetery is another beautiful graveyard located across the valley from the Binkley Pioneer cemetery. In the campus … More

When I am dead and buried – Hamilton Pioneer Cemeteries

Marks Binkley died in 1805 and had the following inscription placed on his gravestone: “When I am dead and buried, … More