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Committee hears plan for ‘Voices from the Graveyards’ living‑history program
Summary
A committee member proposed a low‑cost living‑history program featuring costumed performers reading historical vignettes at local cemeteries; staff and volunteers were asked to confirm permissions and recruit local drama programs and history volunteers.
Michelle (committee member) reported preliminary research showing “Voices from the Graveyards” living‑history programs are feasible and relatively low cost. She said preservation groups in other towns have produced videos and that costume sources are available for modest fees.
The nut graf: the committee saw the program as a way to involve youth and the regional high‑school drama club while showcasing local history, but members emphasized the need to secure permissions for privately owned cemeteries and to coordinate with volunteers who can provide historical interpretation.
Michelle said she has been in touch with local historian Sally Waters, who has suggested potential historical figures and narratives to portray. She also identified costume sources and said some costumes could be rented affordably. “I feel that it’s not gonna be very expensive,” Michelle said.
Action items: Michelle will contact St. Mark’s to secure permission for events at that cemetery and will reach out to Algonquin Regional High School’s drama program and local youth groups to recruit performers and stage management support.
Ending: The committee agreed the event is promising and asked Michelle to return with a list of likely narrators, a permissions plan and a rough cost estimate.
