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Aurora After Hours: Grave Affairs: The Transformation of American Mourning, 1830s – 1860s

  • Aurora Colony Museum 15018 2nd Street Northeast Aurora, OR, 97002 United States (map)

From funeral coaches to appropriate colors to wear, memorial art and keepsake mementos -- American mourning changed drastically over the course of the 19th century. Some practices are still recognized today, and some have become strikingly unfamiliar, even peculiar. Explore how grief was displayed in a rapidly changing century with special presenter Tammara Hodge.

Enjoy brews, wine, snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments and a late summer-shaded courtyard. Come early and enjoy yard games and reserve your spot!
Doors open at 5:00pm.

Suggested donation $10, members free.

To RSVP, click the link above, select quantity of tickets in the drop down and click on the time of the event. You may also RSVP via info@auroracolony.org or by calling 503-678-5754.

Earlier Event: August 9
Living History Day