Friday, November 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Charter Street Cemetary Welcome Center, 43 Charter Street, MA
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Historical Society board member Carl Schultz explores the unique funeral traditions of New England's Puritans, a culture defined by its deep familiarity with mortality and a ritual centered on copious alcohol rather than sermons. This discussion highlights how these 17th-century practices influenced funeral customs long after the Puritan movement faded. Join the conversation at the Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center.