Calvin Beach Headstone

The story of Calvin Beach is a simple one, but his gravestone at Woodbine Cemetery allows people to remember the things he enjoyed in life. Calvin grew up in Harrisonburg, Virginia and was baptized at the Grottoes Church of God at an early age. Some of his favorite...

Santa Figurine

Santa figurine by JMUHIST on Sketchfab The model seen above is a porcelain, hand-painted figurine of Santa Claus, the fundamental symbol of the Christian holiday of Christmas. Created from the legacy of Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus is known for giving gifts to children...

Challah

Bread by steveaderton on Sketchfab   Challah is a Jewish bread served on the Sabbath and other holidays. The loaves are often served in pairs with a cloth draping over them (Etz Hayim, 852). The dough is usually made into three separate ropes that are braided...

19th Century Gravestone

Gravestone by JMUHIST on Sketchfab The headstone belonging to John Wickham, as seen above, sits in the Woodbine Cemetery, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This cemetery was chartered by the Virginia General Assembly on March 19th, 1850. This burial is significant...