Episode 46: Contextual Healing: Quabbin Park Cemetery, the Importance of Place, and Why Context Matters


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Aug 22 2020 60 mins   3
Continuing the discussion of removing cemeteries for public works projects from last week, I look at the example of Quabbin Park Cemetery in Ware, MA and use it as a jumping off point to discuss why the cultural landscape and context in a cemetery is important, and how this is perhaps the greatest loss in cemetery removals. www.tombwithaview.weebly.com [email protected] Instagram: tomb.with.a.view Facebook: Tomb with a View Podcast To get a look at the underwater exploration of the Quabbin check out this video They look at the site of the Enfield Congregational Church cemetery starting around timestamp 26:47 continuing through 32:46 . You'll see why maybe things aren't so simple after all!