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Heritage Gazette ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC • WINTER 2015 InIn ClosingClosing s 2015 draws to a close, so does Congressional Cemetery’s fiscal year. It’s tempting to judge the success of an organization solely by its profits and loss- es, and if you were to analyze the cemetery’s health and well-being as such, we’re proud to announce that it was a stellar year. However, there will be plenty of references throughout this newsletter to fundraising and numbers, as Ais typical for end-of-year publications. We are a nonprofit, and our bread and butter still consists primarily of private donations. That being said, there are other ways to measure another successful year for the Association. HCC staff and volunteers made significant progress with projects on the grounds, both large and small. The ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey drew to a close, and volunteers chipped away (not literally) at the condition assessment project, which is a comprehensive survey of all the headstones in the cemetery. The grounds were bright- ened by continued support for the Adopt-a-Plot program and the hard work of the grounds crew. And please don’t forget the happy, hungry goats who lent their chompers to Congressional Cemetery in August. We also gauge success by community engagement, which we had in spades this year. From the fanfare that accompanied the goats to the visitors we brought to the cemetery through programs, we consistently drew people into the cemetery who had never been here before. Our sold-out Soul Strolls event was a good indicator, as docents prefaced each tour by asking how many visitors had been to the cemetery before. Time and time again, over half of the crowd answered that it was their first time. Introducing the cemetery to new groups of people is imperative, as it ensures that our “fan base” continues to grow. We know that once people discover Congressional Ceme- tery, they find it hard to let go. Success may be difficult to measure but we can say with confidence that it was a good year. Our winter newsletter contains reflections about our organiza- tion’s goals and achievements, end-of-year requests for your support, and notes about our busy fall. However, although we do always keep an eye on the bottom line, we want you to know that other, less tangible results are just as important to the health and continued growth of Congressional Cemetery. Guy Palace playing John Payne Todd at Soul Strolls.

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Letter from the Chair I promised in the last newsletter that I would share more details about our strategic planning process and what the future might have in store for Historic Congressional Cemetery. The Board recently met for a half-day facilitated session to dive into this question. While there were a num- THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION O ber of ideas identified as key objectives for the cemetery, OF HISTORIC CONGRESSIONAL CEMETERY two common and unanimous priorities promptly surfaced: 1) the need to match our second endowment as quickly as 1801 E Street, Southeast possible and 2) to maintain HCC as an historic destination and diverse , DC 20003 resource for the community. The second priority is broad and requires a good 202-543-0539 deal more focus and understanding before we know exactly how we get www.congressionalcemetery.org there. But, matching the endowment is fairly straight-forward and an ad hoc [email protected] committee has already met to tackle how we might set goals and launch this effort in 2016. Further in this newsletter, you will read more about why BOARD OF DIRECTORS matching the endowment is so important and I sincerely hope that each of Kelly R. Crowe, Chairperson our readers will consider a donation earmarked specifically for this goal. Chris Kennedy, Vice Chairperson In the meantime, as we approach the end of 2015, I just want to take a Sid Neely, Treasurer moment to reflect back upon a terrific year at the cemetery. I am very proud Susan Urahn, Secretary of the fact that through the end of October we were trending right on our Amy Ballard financial budget and we have tripled our cash balances up from the end of Ted Bechtol 2014. This is partially due to the fact that we didn’t have any extraordinary Sharon Bosworth expenses like in years past (e.g., road construction) but also due to robust site- Stephen F. Brennwald sales, an active K9 program, and more sponsorships from individuals and busi- Stephen Gardner Edward S. Miller nesses. The cemetery is more “alive” than ever before and our programming Rebecca Roberts just gets better and better every year. Some of the highlights for me personal- Rhonda Sincavage ly were the return of the goats, our first annual Soul Stroll event, the on-going Beverly Ward Notes from the Crypt concerts, our dog adoptions, and the annual Day of Remembrance volunteer day. STAFF None of this would be possible without the generous time and effort of Paul K. Williams, President hundreds of volunteers, who so willingly pitch in and never mind getting their Margaret Puglisi, Vice President hands dirty. Thank you! And, our staff just continues to amaze. Paul, Lauren, Lauren Maloy, Program Director Margaret, Daniel, Crystal, Dayle, Mr. King and John are some of the most Daniel Holcombe, Grounds hard-working, creative, engaging, and dedicated employees. Almost without Conservation Manager exception, when people learn of my position with the cemetery, the conversa- Crystal Pate, Office Manager tion turns to one or more of our staff members and how friendly and accom- Dayle Dooley, Archivist modating they are. Andrea O’Hara, Finance Finally, I would like to recognize my fellow board members who some- Randolph King, Groundskeeper times go unsung but who have extraordinary passion for the cemetery and who are dedicated to supporting and enhancing the mission, vision and finan- The Association for the Preservation of cial well-being of HCC. It is a high-functioning group of professionals that Historic Congressional Cemetery is a each bring unique skill sets and perspective to the work we do. Regular nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are deductible to the extent per- attendance at board and committee meetings after work is not always fun but mitted by federal tax laws. Funding for the these terrific folks do it month in and month out. If you haven’t had an preservation and maintenance of Historic opportunity to do so, please thank a board member the next time you see or Congressional Cemetery is provided in part meet one! by the Congressional Cemetery Wishing you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and we look for- Endowment, which was created with ward to your continued support of HCC in 2016. matching funds provided by the U.S. —Kelly Crowe Congress and administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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From the President

ver the course of 2015, we imple- for a final resting place. people — many of whom had mented quite a few changes in Your continuing sponsorships never been to the cemetery — the cemetery, both large and of Victorian solar lighting, over four days as part of our new small. Throughout the year, I’ve bricks, and benches have begun Soul Strolls twilight tours. We O to transform the cemetery held the popular Dead Man’s been working with the Executive and Development Committees to grounds with meaningful yet Run, and hosted weddings, create a strategic development purposeful elements of beauty funerals, corporate parties, meet- plan that seeks to leverage our for all to enjoy. We expect to ings, specialty tours, and even a current solid financial footing into have the first set of sponsored Bat Mitzvah to round things out. a vision and plan for the next five bricks installed over the winter, The media has also been very to ten years. The entire Board weather permitting, to be located kind to us, with live local news recently participated in a modera- along the edges of our 9/11 reporting, national and interna- tor-led session to proactively plan path. We’ll post pictures as soon tional articles and clips. If you for the same time period, and as the first bricks are laid. can believe it, our two-minute made a unanimous decision to I must also commend the staff CNN video report on our goats both match our second $1 mil- and literally hundreds of volun- has been viewed over 11 million lion dollar endowment while teers that made our very busy fall times — yes, that’s million. simultaneously raising $195,000 schedule of events a resounding towards our main gate restoration success. We toured over 1,100 — Paul K. Williams, President project. To date, we have raised through generous donors such as A HEADSTONE FOR FRANK KAMENY yourselves, $165,000 and $45,000 On Veterans Day 2015, a headstone and foot- towards both those campaigns, stone for Franklin E. Kameny was installed, respectively. with 200 people participating and witnessing We are proud to have com- the important event. Kameny, a WWII veter- pleted the installation of a an who died in October 2011, was a pioneer columbarium obelisk and in the LGBT community. He was fired from accompanying landscaping and the Army Mapping Service in 1957 simply sponsored bench sites in a for- for being gay, and he quickly implemented a merly neglected area of the lifelong fight for gays and lesbians to be rec- Grave marking cere- cemetery. The new obelisk was ognized and included in both the federal gov- mony for Frank well received, with 12 of the 20 ernment and all of the military branches. He Kameny. Photo niches already sold. Based upon partnered with other early pioneers such as Credit: Robert Pohl. its success, and the rising trend in Leonard Matlovich and Barbara Gittings in protesting at the cremation, we plan to install White House. additional obelisks and niches, His site bears the footstone “Gay is Good,” a motto he coined. some of which will be targeted The site was paid for by the organization Helping our Brothers to Christ Church or other insti- and Sisters (HOBS), but a dispute with the estate’s legal team and tutions. We will also focus on heir led to the four year delay in marking his memorial site. The restoring a vacant, cemetery- area around the Matlovich, Gittings, and Kameny sites has been owned mausoleum built in 1892 expanded by many prominent LGBT individuals, and it is and converting it into niche known to be the only LGBT section in any cemetery, anywhere space, blending the old with the in the world. more modern cemetery options

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Around the Gatehouse

SOUL STROLLS was more than just a good time: We live in a world where Dolley it was a significant fundraiser for Madison, J. Edgar Hoover, the cemetery, and all proceeds go William Thornton, and John right back into this National Payne Todd Historic Landmark. can all hold a conversation in the same room togeth- er. Well, not some serious brownie points really, but we during the fifth annual Dead got as close as Man’s Run, although many you can get at claimed that the misty conditions Soul Strolls. Visitors flocked to created perfect running weather. the cemetery over the course of 5TH ANNUAL DEAD Slightly wilted, but still creative four nights in October, getting MAN’S RUN costumes included a pizza and a the chance to interrogate Dolley The soggy conditions on Octo- hot dog, beekeepers, and Wonder and J. Edgar in the Chapel as ber 3rd did nothing to dampen Woman and her trusty Wonder well as visit five stops on the the spirits of our hardy runners! Dog. Thank you Dead Man’s cemetery tour. From the tragic Three hundred runners earned runners for coming out to sup- fate that befell the Reed family port your favorite cemetery race! during the Wawaset disaster to the gruesome (but true) plan of TOMBS AND TOMES William Thornton’s to resurrect We always have fun at our Tombs George Washington, visitors were and Tomes book club, but at the regaled with a few of the more most recent meeting we were unique tales of Congressional lucky enough to be joined by Cemetery’s residents. The event

Author Sheri Booker joins Tombs and Tomes meeting.

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the author herself. Our Novem- downloaded and ber read was Sheri Booker’s Nine when a person’s Years Under: Coming of Age in an name is entered, Inner-City Funeral Home. Ms. it will lead visi- Booker’s account of the inner tors and family workings of a funeral directly to the home was fascinating, and it was site, with an a pleasure to host her at the accurate, online cemetery to discuss the juicy aerial map of gossip, er, we mean scholarly the cemetery. details behind her book. In all Soon, the app seriousness, it was a special treat will also have all for the HCC readers to gain the of Congressional Cemetery, of our nearly 20 self-guided author’s perspective on a book mugs, t-shirts, and even koozies. walking tours, which will be we all enjoyed. Now you can have all the HCC installed over the winter. Just swag your heart could possibly visit your smartphone app store ONLINE GIFT SHOP desire delivered to your front and search for Historic Congres- Have you been itching to get door. sional Cemetery. The app is just your hands on a Congressional one of the many new features we Cemetery mug but can’t get here NEW APP will be implementing, thanks to in person? Good news! Congres- Like any cemetery, it can often the GPS coordinates gleaned sional Cemetery now has an be difficult to locate a gravesite, from both our Ground Penetrat- online gift shop. Check out especially when they are ing Radar project and our digital www.congressionalcemetery.org unmarked — until now! A new mapping software (that now to peruse our selection, which free smartphone app developed automatically updates our intern- includes books about the history by the cemetery can easily be ment records on our website).

A WILL FOR THE WOODS What: Screening of A Will for the Woods, a documentary about green burial. 93 minute film followed by discussion led by cemetery, funeral, and film directors When: Saturday, January 23rd at 6 pm Where: Historic Congressional Cemetery Gatehouse 1801 E Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

FILM SYNOPSIS: What if our last act could be a gift to the planet? Determined that his final resting place will benefit the earth, musician, psychiatrist, and folk dancer Clark Wang prepares for his own green burial while battling lymphoma. The spirited Clark and his partner Jane, boldly facing his mortality, embrace the planning of a spiritually meaningful funeral and join with a compas- sionate local cemeterian to use green burial to save a North Carolina woods from being clear-cut. With poignancy and unexpected humor, A Will for the Woods portrays the last days of a multifac- eted advocate — and one community’s role in the genesis of a revolutionary movement. As the film follows Clark’s dream of leaving a legacy in harmony with timeless cycles, environmentalism takes on a profound intimacy. Website: http://www.awillforthewoods.com

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American Heritage

Remembering the Forgotten Many BY LAUREN MALOY

hat began as an article about the Madison’s Playboy Son Gets controversial son of Dolley Marker After Ninety-Eight Madison, John Payne Todd, Years.” Who cared enough to quickly evolved into a more per- mark the grave of a question- Wsonal study. This isn’t uncommon able character who died in the around here, or frankly at any mid-nineteenth century? Mrs. historical institution where Eleanor Fox Pearson. archival records are full of bits Mrs. Pearson figures promi- and pieces which quickly lead to nently in the newspaper articles other files, and other topics. and is also the author of the When I pulled the Todd file, I aforementioned handwritten let- discovered a few things I expect- ter. She apparently undertook a ed to find: a photocopied por- one-woman crusade to mark the trait of John Payne Todd and grave of John Payne Todd, firmly copies of death certificates of “John Payne Todd” by Joseph Wood believing that both Todd’s peers other Todd residents. However, I (1778-1830) www.metmuseum.org and the annals of history had was also happy to discover a gravely misjudged him. As she photograph of John Payne Todd’s stated in one of the newspaper headstone, a few yellowed news- gered in our Public Vault and articles: “He may have gambled a paper articles from 1950 describ- Causten Vault for almost eight bit, and probably drank too, but ing the marking of Todd’s grave, years, as his detrimental habits that was the custom with men of and a handwritten letter. ensured that there was never good breeding.” Further, she John Payne Todd’s grave mark- enough money to transport her claimed that he didn’t squander er is a new-ish one, but I never to her final resting place at his family’s estate; instead, his looked into when or why it was Montpelier beside her husband. financial failures were due to the placed. Todd doesn’t exactly have In short, the phrases I most often disappearing plantation system. the best reputation around here, hear paired with Mr. Todd are To a historian, or really any- or anywhere, for that matter. “ne’er do well” or “he whose one with a critical soul, this all While his mother Dolley was name must not be spoken” (our sounds a little too forgiving. But beloved, and his stepfather James archivist’s favorite). Dolley was Mrs. Pearson’s adamant defense Madison was, well, the President and is well-loved. John is not of John Todd’s character is of the United States, Todd didn’t remembered quite so fondly. touching, and it is gratifying to quite live up to expectations. In So it was with interest that I note that her mission to restore life, he was known for gambling, read the newspaper articles, help- Todd’s good name resulted in a womanizing, and generally wast- fully titled “’s headstone for his grave. ing everyone’s time. He is the ‘Wastrel’ Son Gets a Headstone Although there is no way to main reason that his mother lin- at Last” and “Grave of Dolley know an exact number, thou-

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Mrs. Pearson’s letter to the cemetery administration. It is dated October 20th, 1950, a few days after the grave marking cer- emony for John Payne Todd. Regarding John Payne Todd: “I sincerely feel that his life has been grossly misinterpreted and I am convinced after study of his letters and accounts, and after reading his will, that he deserves more than complete oblivion. His mother always said – ‘His heart is alright’ – what more need be 1950 newspaper articles about John Payne Todd grave marking ceremony. than this?” I would venture to say that no sands of graves are unmarked at orado for the grave marking cer- one deserves complete oblivion. Congressional Cemetery. We emony. And although ultimately Hats off to Mrs. Eleanor Fox have over 65,000 people buried unsuccessful, both cemetery Pearson, and to everyone else here and “only” 14-15,000 head- President Paul Williams and cir- who takes it upon themselves stones. Some of this is due to cus-aficionado Guy Palace to rescue the forgotten from multiple names on a family launched Kickstarter obscurity.  stone, but some are simply campaigns to mark the unmarked. grave of hapless circus During my time here at Con- worker Charles gressional, a few people have Siegert, who was marked graves of individuals who killed by a tiger. are no relation to them. A for- There are many mer cemetery employee, Terri stories, both well- Maxfield Lipp, was fascinated and known and over- touched by the story of Mary looked, tucked away Fuller, a silent film actress who in the cemetery’s faded into obscurity and poverty. archives and history. Terri purchased a beautiful What is amazing to bench for Ms. Fuller to mark her me is how a histor- grave. Similarly, Board member ical figure, long Amy Ballard was intrigued by forgotten, can still the story of Nicolas Dunaev, a capture our imagi- Russian actor and writer who nation. With each could bend a dime with his fin- of these stories gers (really). Thanks to Amy, his there was grave will be marked by the end an aspect of the of the year. And historian deceased’s life Stephen Schell took it upon that sparked something beyond himself to mark the grave of casual interest, even with a sup- Charles Preuss, a cartographer on posedly disreputable character Mrs. Pearson’s letter to the cemetery. the Fremont Expedition. Stephen such as John Payne Todd. even made the trek from Col- I’ll close with an excerpt of

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Stone Stories National Trust Conference visits Congressional Cemetery BY MARGARET PUGLISI n early November, Congressional edges Anne Brocket, Architectural Cemetery hosted 25 attendees Historian of the DC Office of from the annual National Trust Planning/Historic Preservation for Historic Preservation Confer- Office. Seeking to diversify the A ence. While the staff at Congres- offerings, Brockett developed the Isional are accustomed to guiding DC cemetery tour for the con- conference groups through our ference with the goals of empha- historic headstones and introduc- sizing the diversity and similari- ing visitors to our unique resi- ties of four DC cemeteries in dents, as a part of the Trust con- regard to administrative chal- ference, this tour was unusual. lenges, fundraising opportunities, Cemeteries are not typically part and preservation objectives. of the lecture and field study Their day started with tours of Attendees were invited to view the line-up at National Trust confer- Oak Hill Cemetery and Mount architecture of the public vault and a ences, more often focusing on Zion/Female Union Band tomb in order to analyze construction downtown revitalization, urban Cemetery in Georgetown, and and restoration techniques. Photo credit: planning, and preservation policy. followed with a tour and lunch Anne Brockett “We were pleased that the at Arlington National Cemetery. at the site which ranged from National Trust conference offered When the group arrived at Con- sugaring marble statues to a a cemetery tour to highlight an gressional Cemetery, president severely delaminating and blister- often overlooked facet of our Paul Williams greeted them with ing sandstone obelisk. Attendees city’s cultural heritage,” acknowl- an introduction to the cemetery’s were able to see before and after history and unique programming photos of the memorials while and fundraising techniques. Paul hearing about the prior condi- fielded many questions posed by tions, concerns, and techniques the attendees, eager to hear more of each project. Tours of famous about the cemetery’s experience residents, preservation projects, with grazing goats, Yoga Mortis, and tomb construction followed, and the K9 Corps. Brockett with plenty of time to wander added that “Congressional was an on their own. important stop on the tour to The staff of Congressional demonstrate how innovative Cemetery thoroughly enjoyed planning and programming can hosting the National Trust Con- bring a once abandoned cultural ference attendees, who ranged landscape to life.” from DC locals to Alaskans and For the preservation-minded from cemetery admirers to ceme- After the presentations, attendees were group, there was an additional tery managers. We are privileged able to view the conserved memorials in presentation to discuss seven to have been highlighted on such person. Photo credit: Anne Brockett conservation projects performed an enlightening tour. 

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Donating to Congressional Cemetery The Endowment: Why We Keep WISH LIST Bringing This Up s you may or may not know, the be made anytime of the year, and cemetery has an endowment in any amount. The endowment established in 1997 that is held language stipulates that the quar- and invested by the renowned terly interest received by the ANational Trust for Historic cemetery can only offset Preserva- grounds, tion. With building, the principal monument We can dream, can’t we? Our secure, the and infra- 2016 wish list is exactly that: it cemetery structure includes some “pie in the sky” receives a maintenance items as well as some more quarterly costs, and are accessible requests. But you never dividend not to be know who might have a vintage payment applied hearse tucked away in a garage that is toward somewhere, so now you know restricted to salaries or what we’re wishing and hoping restoration, event costs. for. preservation and buildings and Your donation match to the • Upright a headstone for grounds maintenance. endowment ensures that the $125 It can be difficult to request a cemetery is not only able to • Asphalt removal or $1,800 donation for something as intan- maintain its current level of aes- • 1960s Cadillac Hearse (with gible as an endowment. We find thetics, but continues to improve, fins!) or $9,500 time and time again that it is restore, and conserve its historical • 3-D Printer or $400 much easier to find donations for features in perpetuity. And when • Skid Steer or $25,000 repairing a headstone, replacing our remaining balance is • Golf Cart the mausoleum roofs, or paving matched a new interest calcula- the cemetery roads. But what we tion is triggered that tremen- Information for your estate can’t stress enough is that by dously increases the amount of planning, bequeath, stock matching the endowment, the interest the cemetery would gift, endowment match, or cemetery will have increased receive in quarterly installments donation: funds to push towards all of our throughout the year to provide Legal Name: The Association brick and mortar projects. In for grounds, monument, and for the Preservation of Historic fact, as you read in the Letter building maintenance in perpe- Congressional Cemetery from the Chair, the Board tuity. If you would like to con- Legal Address: 1801 E Street, recently met to discuss and pri- tribute to the endowment, just SE, Washington, DC 20003 oritize the cemetery’s needs, and indicate this on your next con- Telephone: 202-539-0543 matching the endowment is pri- tribution and we’ll see that it is Tax ID Number: 52-1071828 ority number one. added to the endowment match  Please contact us for wire Donations toward the match at the end of the year. instruction or banking are fully tax deductible, and can information

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Archives Patchwork History

BY DANIEL HOLCOMBE

or a period of twenty or so years, from around 1890 to 1910, we have an incredible amount of material that most businesses do not usually store. Files for Findividual years are stuffed with items such as receipts, bills, letters, and payroll information. On one rainy day a few weeks ago, we decided to ven- ture into this part of our archives to see if there was anything worth finding. The first receipts that caught our attention were for something that seemed unusual. In both 1893 and again in 1902, we had receipts stating that the cemetery purchased a number of turkeys from local grocers. This made us raise our eyebrows, until we noticed the dates, December 21, 1893, and Decem- ber 23rd 1902. From checking the payroll stubs that we have from those years, we can see that the num- ber of turkeys matches the number of employees for those years. Most likely these receipts were for pur- chasing Christmas turkeys for the cemetery employ- ees, certainly a fine tradition. 1901 Receipt for 1 large and 1 small screwdriver. The next receipt to stand out was from one B.B. Earnshaw and Bro., Wholesale Grocers. Dated December 4th, 1901, this receipt was for a large and small screwdriver. We set aside this receipt however not because it was significant, or curious, but because we still have these screwdrivers. They have been on the tool shelf in the cemetery workshop for as long as any current employees can remember, and now we know their origin. Considering the wooden handle of the screwdriver broke for the first time just this year, we would say that we cer- tainly got our money’s worth out of the 114-year- old hand tools. The majority of the receipts we looked at were signed at the bottom by a L. B. Taylor. And yet he wasn’t an employee, as his name does not appear in our payroll. We later learned that he was on the 1902 Receipt for Christmas 1893 Receipt for Christmas Cemetery Committee of Christ Church, and was in Turkeys. Turkeys. charge of the financials. Surely, we thought, someone

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so involved with the cemetery would be buried here, and sure Cindy Janke enough, buried far from the gate- house, near Barney Circle, we BY MARGARET HOBBS found Lewis. Born in 1857, he lived to be 90 years old, passing Congressional Cemetery lost a ton citizens. She also gave tours on Christmas Day in 1947. He friend and supporter when pointing out unique statuary, like was buried here shortly thereafter Lucinda Prout Janke died on Mrs. Nixon’s China Cabinet and alongside his wife Frances. The October 27, 2015. Cindy was the Arsenal Monument. Cindy name and date range alone, how- born in Newark NY. She gradu- was always ready to contribute, ever, isn’t enough to prove that it ated from Wellesley College and whether it was cooking for an was the same man, so we pulled came to Washington, D.C. in afternoon tea or filming a Hal- his deed to the plot, and com- 1964. She married, started a loween story for a local television pared the signatures. family and moved to Capitol channel, shot at night in the Some of you might be won- Hill. Cindy became increasingly Cemetery, lit only by the station’s dering if there is anything to be interested in the neighborhood camera equipment. She would gained from having these sorts of and its history. She shared her tal- take on anything, always with a records. The truth is mixed. The ents with organizations like the sense of humor and a certainty history of the two screwdrivers CHRS, and The Victorian Socie- that everything would be fine. certainly would be lost without ty. She was elected to the Board Cindy returned to school at the receipt, but that is no of the Association for the Preser- GWU, graduating with a Masters tragedy; and the Christmas vation of Historic Congressional in Museum Studies. Her profes- turkeys being given to employees Cemetery in the 1980’s. This was sional life included being the is a great story of the times, but a challenging time for the Associ- Curator of the Kiplinger Wash- probably not truly significant. ation, it was only a few years old ington Art Collection. She also Remembering Lewis B. Taylor, and the Cemetery was quite sad. worked for HSW doing a variety however, for the work that he It was neglected, overgrown and of things including planning and did and for the records that he overlooked. There was little installing exhibits. Cindy wrote kept, is certainly worth it. Our money left to run the almost 200 or contributed to a number of archives will not explain every year old Cemetery and it was articles and books and in 2013 detail of the how the cemetery being eyed for a take-over by the published her book, A Guide to used to operate, but these Federal Government. Cindy and Civil War Washington. Cindy will receipts do give us a glimpse the other Board Members man- be buried at Congressional directly into the earlier history of aged to protect the Cemetery Cemetery next to her late hus- the cemetery.  and keep it functioning until bet- band John in January.  ter days and a more experienced in non-profit management Board came along. Even after leaving the Board, Cindy continued to go to Annual Meetings and other events at the Cemetery. L.B. Taylor signature from a 1901 Cindy loved Washington and receipt. its history. She became an expert on the Cemetery. She knew the stories of the famous people, such as John Philip Sousa and Matthew Brady as well as the not so Cindy at her book party at Congres- Lewis B. Taylor signature from 1939 famous, but interesting Washing- deed. sional Cemetery.

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Calendar of Events

January 5 to 29 K9 Corps Renewals

January 12 Tombs and Tomes Book Club

January 23 Screening of A Will for the Woods

April 16 Annual Meeting

May 7 Day of the Dog