“Stranger Stop & Cast an Eye: An Introduction to New Jersey’s Historic Burial Grounds”

Dr. Richard Veit

Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM

“Stranger Stop and Cast an Eye: An Introduction to New Jersey’s Historic Burial Grounds”

 Far from being scary, spooky places, New Jersey’s historic burial grounds are treasure troves of

information for historians, genealogists, archaeologists, and art historians. This richly illustrated

presentation examines New Jersey historic cemeteries from High Point to Cape May. It provides

a chronological overview of New Jersey’s historic burial places from the colonial period to the

present. Exceptional examples of colonial, Victorian, and modern memorials are all presented

and discussed. Audiences leave with a new appreciation for grave markers and burial places as

important sources of information about local history.

Richard Veit, Ph.D. is Professor of Anthropology and Associate Dean of the Wayne D.

McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University. A North American historical archaeologist, his research focuses on the colonial Middle Atlantic Region.

He is the author of eight books and has been the recipient of Monmouth University’s distinguished teacher award.

These events take place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. Our speaker series

is free; however, SEATING IS LIMITED! To reserve your seat, send your name, zip code, email

address, and the date of the program (October 15, 2023) to

oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.