Archive: May 31, 2009 - June 6, 2009

Vandalism At Cemetery Includes Civil War Graves

Woonsocket, Rhode Island, police are investigating extensive damage to about 90 head stones at historic Oak Hill Cemetery that occurred sometime Wednesday or Thursday, leaving some stones toppled and others broken. Estimates for repairs exceed $100,000. Among those damaged are...

By Linda Wheeler | June 5, 2009; 12:35 PM ET | Comments (0)

Confederate Day Ceremonies This Weekend

It's not too late to attend a Confederate Memorial Day ceremony. The dates for these events are confusing because each locale picks the day meaningful to that community, beginning with Texas in January. This weekend there are two on Saturday,...

By Linda Wheeler | June 2, 2009; 10:39 PM ET | Comments (3)

 
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