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, ...

Through Oct. 31, visitors to the 1870s-era mansion may either elect to be told the story of Moore’s life, or hear stories of services from his 1901 death as well as other Victorian-era funeral ...

This in-depth look at Victorian-era funeral practices and mourning rituals is running Oct. 18-19. Tours start at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Admission is $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members.

The next event focusing on Victorian funeral practices is set for Sunday, Oct. 13 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in LeClaire will delve into the mourning, funeral, and burial ...

During the month of October, visitors to the William Root House, 80 N. Marietta Parkway NW in Marietta, will see the home decorated for a Victorian-era funeral.

The ashes of a man who was born in Victorian times and who died in the year Elvis Presley had his first UK hit, are still waiting to be reclaimed by his family. Alexander Anderson died in 1956 at ...

DeWitt County Museum Director Joey Long shows a genuine Victorian-era mourning dress Sunday for special tours to be held in October showcasing old funeral practices at the Clinton homestead.