[157] Historic Rutherford Cemeteries Focus Of Free Oct. 22 Heritage Lecture

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 19, 2009
CONTACT: Jennifer Butt, 615-217-8013 or jbutt@mtsu.edu

HISTORIC RUTHERFORD CEMETERIES FOCUS OF FREE OCT. 22 HERITAGE LECTURE

(MURFREESBORO)—“Historic Cemeteries of Rutherford County” will be the focus of the Oct. 22 installment of the 2009 Fall Community Heritage Lecture Series that will get under way at 7 p.m.
Dr. Stacey Graham, research professor at MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation, will discuss selected early cemeteries found in the county during the free talk, which will be held at The Heritage Center, 225 W. College St.
“Cemeteries tell the story of a region and its people, if you know how to ‘read’ them,” Graham said. “These essential resources contribute to the history and culture of Rutherford County—from the early settlement period to the Civil War and Reconstruction, and to the modern era.”
Located just off the square, The Heritage Center is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays, and features local history exhibits and guided walking tours of the town square on the hour. Group tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservations.
The Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County is a joint venture between the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, Main Street: Murfreesboro/Rutherford County, the City of Murfreesboro and the Center for Historic Preservation at MTSU. Additional support comes from the Rutherford County government and State Farm Insurance.
For more information on the Community Heritage Lecture Series, please call The Heritage Center at 615-217-8013 or e-mail heritage_center@bellsouth.net.




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