The Mourning Society wouldn’t be anything if it weren’t for an amazing group of volunteers that make our events so special. We’ll be shining a spotlight on our members throughout the 2021 fall season.
You still have three chances to come out and meet us in person this year at these upcoming events : Consolations of Memory at Bellefontaine Cemetery on October 2, Twilight Tours at the Campbell House on October 29, and A Haunted Christmas at the Bissell House on December 4.
If you are interested in joining the Mourning Society of St. Louis, you can find out more by clicking here or sending us a message.
💀 How long have you been a member of the Mourning Society of St Louis and how did you get started?
I’ve been helping the Mourning Society for four years now. When they found out I volunteered at Bellefontaine Cemetery and owned horses, they asked me to help work horses into their events to add to the historic context of life in the Victorian era. Of course, I was thrilled to be asked!
💀 What role do you play in the group?
I get the honor of driving horses as a cemetery visitor during the annual Consolations of Memory event at Bellefontaine Cemetery. In 2019, I drove my friend’s mini horse, Trouble. I’m looking forward to driving my own horse, Axel, this year.
💀 What is your favorite Mourning Society event?
Consolations of Memory, of course. :)
💀 What is your favorite topic?
Um, all of it, really. All of the research and attention to detail the group does to ensure historical accuracy is amazing. If I really had to chose, it’s probably seeing the members personal collections of mourning items, especially the hair work.