Catherine Gladstone, wife of Prime Minister William Gladstone, in May 1898, the month of his death - Bridgeman If death was big business to the Victorians, they were only following the lead of their ...

COLONIAL HEIGHTS — One of the gems of Colonial Heights is, no doubt, Violet Bank Museum where you can see exhibits from the periods between 1815 to 1873 including Civil War artifacts, guns, furniture, ...

During this special exhibit, the rooms inside the Root House will be decorated as they would have been following Leonard’s death. Curtains will be drawn and rooms will be adorned with black crepe and ...

LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) -Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire has presented several “Women in History Afternoon Tea” fundraisers throughout the season. The next event focusing on Victorian funeral practices ...

That’s part of a special tour series running this month and titled “Mourning Moore.” Through Oct. 31, visitors to the 1870s-era mansion may either elect to be told the story of Moore’s life, or hear ...

MARIETTA, GA — If a visit to a haunted house for Halloween just isn’t enough this year, how about a Victorian funeral experience? Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society is providing one at one of the ...

Victorian Funeral Flashlight Tours will be 5 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 25. During this special after-hours tour, visitors to the William Root House will explore candlelit rooms. Tours are self-guided.

CLINTON, Iowa (AP) -- Mirrors and windows will be draped in black mourning cloth, clocks will be stopped and an 1890s hearse will be parked at the curb. A wooden casket will be set up in the parlor as ...