Gravestones Brought to Life: Stoneham’s Old Burying Ground in 3-D
How do we learn about the colonial settlers of New England? Often it's through Burying Grounds—the oldest colonial landscapes in the area. Now you have a chance to take a virtual reality tour of these unique windows into the past. Learn about a new project creating 3-D maps and a database of early Boston area graveyards from precision scanning equipment. We'll also explore the personal stories of some Stoneham residents. What do these stones and where they are placed tell us about people's lives? More than you might think.
Learn how the maps were made, play “stump the historian" and even "walk through" the Old Burying ground using virtual reality goggles. All are welcome.
Your hosts are the Stoneham Historical Commission and Dr. Jason Ur, professor of Anthropology and Archeology at Harvard University.
There is no cost to participate but a favor of a reply is required.