2025
The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
When: April 2nd
What Time: 7:00pm
Where: Nashua Historical Society, Nashua, NH — In-Person
Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more. Erin’s latest book, The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing will be available for purchase at the close of the program. :: This program is made possible, in part, by the New Hampshire Humanities.::
The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
When: April 8th
What Time: 9:15am
Where: New Hampshire Cemetery Association Spring Conference
Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more. Erin’s book The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing will be made available for purchase after the program.
A Recipe for Success: Finding Women Through Community Cookbooks
When: April 9th
What Time: 6:30pm
Where: Amesbury Public Library, Amesbury, MA — In-Person
Community and church cookbooks are treasures that give us a glimpse of female groups, encapsulated in a place and time. Besides providing delicious treats, these recipe books can also be a springboard to genealogical adventure. Join Erin as we traipse over recipes for Ghorabie, Pacific Slope Punch, and Maple Creams in search of clues to unlock the stories of our female ancestors. Participants will receive a few choice vintage recipes as well as a “recipe” for research planning.
The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
When: April 23rd
What Time: 6:30pm
Where: Trumbull Hall, Etna, NH — In-Person
Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more. Erin’s book The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing will be available for purchase at the close of the program. This program is made possible in part by New Hampshire Humanities.
The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
When: April 24th
What Time: 6:30pm
Where: Woodstock History Center, Woodstock, VT — Virtual
Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more.
The Mammoth Road: New Hampshire Folk Tales as an Avenue to Local History and Culture
When: April 26th
What Time: 1:00pm
Where: Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, Tamworth, NH — In-Person
Folk tales are passed from one generation to another, embellished by time and teller: Ethan Crawford was as tall as Mount Washington. He could carry at least 7 men on his back! Yet, when we look at folk tales, the people who compiled them, and the location from which they spring, we can access history in a new and entertaining way. Join us to hear and explore folk tales collected by the New Hampshire Women’s Federation (1932) and dig into local resources in search of truths. Was it tall tale or town history? Let’s find out! This program is made possible in part by NH Humanities.
The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
When: May 3rd
What Time: 1:00pm
Where: Mayflower Descendants
Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more. Copies of The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing will be available for purchase at the close of the program. : This program is supported by New Hampshire Humanities::
The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
When: May 10th
What Time: 1:00pm
Where: Chittenden Public Library at Barstow School Hall, Chittenden, VT — In-Person
Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more. Copies of The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing will be available for purchase at the close of the program.
The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
When: May 14th
What Time: 6:30pm
Where: Amesbury Public Library, Amesbury, MA — In-Person
Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more. Erin’s latest book, The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing: Scavenger Hunt and Workbook will be available for purchase at the end of the program.
A Recipe for Success: Finding Women through Community Cookbooks
When: May 16th
What Time: 6pm-7pm
Where: Groton Free Public Library, Groton, VT — In-Person
Community and church cookbooks are treasures that give us a glimpse of female groups encapsulated in a place and time. Besides delicious treats, these recipe books can be a springboard to historical and genealogical adventure. Join Erin E. Moulton as we traipse over recipes for Ghorabie, Pacific Slope Punch, and Maple Creams in search of clues to unlock the stories of our female ancestors. Participants will receive a few choice vintage recipes and a “recipe” for research planning. Attendees are encouraged to bring a cherished cookbook or recipe to share with the group. Erin explores more “recipes from the grave” on her Soulspun Kitchen Substack. You can find her at https://erinemoulton.substack.com/
Can I Get You A Drink? True Stories of Female Poisoners
When: May 28th
What Time: 6:00pm
Where: Springfield Town Library, Springfield, VT — In-Person
Join writer and researcher, Erin E. Moulton, as we explore five female poisoners from American history, the drinks that did them in, and the trials that followed their deadly deeds. We’ll travel from a case of contaminated gin in 1890s Maine to a small barn dance with a horrifying twist in 1920s California. We’ll chase down prohibition era rumrunners and investigate one of New England’s most famous serial killers. Which drink was the deadliest? What motivation did each woman have? And were they all truly guilty of the crime?
The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
When: May 29th
What Time: 2:00pm
Where: The Pontine Theater, Portsmouth, NH — In-Person
Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more. Erin’s latest book, The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing: Scavenger Hunt and Workbook will be available for purchase at the end of the program. ::This program is made possible in part by New Hampshire Humanities::
The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
When: October 9th
What Time: 6:00pm
Where: Wells Public Library, Wells, ME — In-Person
Your local cemetery is a time capsule. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased, those who once walked where you’re walking now. A simple step through the hallowed gates can bring you on an adventure to explore symbolism, workmanship, and local history. Join Erin E. Moulton as we learn the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations, epitaphs and more. Erin’s latest book, The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing: Scavenger Hunt and Workbook will be available for purchase at the end of the program.