The TriCity Genealogical Society will meet at 7 pm at Charbonneau located at 8264 W Grandridge Boulevard in Kennewick on February 10, 2016.

Stacia Gunderson will provide a cemetery awakening, but don’t expect zombies at this meeting. Her presentation will enlighten, or awaken, her audience to the importance of symbolism used on cemetery headstones. She will discuss much more than fraternal symbols placed on headstones. Stories will unravel as she goes into the detail of why certain flowers were used in decorative grave markers and explain the use of certain wording patterns used when providing information about the deceased.

The TriCity Genealogical Society is honored to have Stacia speak at their February meeting. Stacia will tell anyone who asks “history is in my blood,” giving examples of her parents and previous ancestor’s roles in historical preservation. She has a Bachelor’s degree in history, has worked as an interpreter ranger for both national and state parks, and was the resident pre-Hanford historian for the former CREHST museum.

To get to our new meeting location enter the main door at Charbonneau. Continue through the foyer and past the dining room. Our meeting room is the first room on the left.

For more information contact Susan Davis Faulkner at 509-554-1050 or denmother4@hotmail.com