HomeHomehttp://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013-06-10T17:35:23ZSquarespaceOakwood University: Shutterbug Workshophttp://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/6/10/oakwood-university-shutterbug-workshop.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-06-10T17:28:34Z2013-06-10T17:28:34Z

]]>Swimming in a sea of history...http://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/6/6/swimming-in-a-sea-of-history.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-06-06T18:30:14Z2013-06-06T18:30:14ZNIAGARA FALLS, NY (Oakwood Cemtery) - Our latest installment of Kratts Korner brings us face to face with two great names in American Civil Rights.  A trip to Rochester's Mount Hope Cemetery for research gives us another reason to be proud of our Western New York heritage.

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]]>Coming Soon! Info on a new book.http://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/5/29/coming-soon-info-on-a-new-book.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-05-29T21:35:46Z2013-05-29T21:35:46Z

Homan Walsh is one of our more popular permanent residents.

]]>Memorial Day 2013, Monday May 27, 10:30amhttp://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/5/23/memorial-day-2013-monday-may-27-1030am.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-05-23T19:14:20Z2013-05-23T19:14:20Z
]]>Is she, or isn't she?http://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/5/19/is-she-or-isnt-she.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-05-20T03:59:20Z2013-05-20T03:59:20ZNIAGARA FALLS, NY  (Oakwood Cemetery) - For decades the rumours have persisted.  Does Oakwood contain the remains of Mary Todd Lincoln's Aunt?  Is she related?  Is it just folklore?  For any of you genealogical sleuths out there, here is your chance to step up and show us what you're made of.  There is even a small prize in it for you!  Check our Michelle Kratts' latest story and let us know you think.

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]]>Niagara Beautification in the Cemeteryhttp://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/4/20/niagara-beautification-in-the-cemetery.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-04-20T16:29:35Z2013-04-20T16:29:35ZNIAGARA FALLS, NY (Oakwood Cemetery) - In spite of some trecherous temperatures volunteers pulled through and helped clean the cemetery.  We were also honored to have Congressman Brian Higgins staff volunteer with the cleanup.  The Congressman was able to take time from his busy schedule to stop by and see us.  Oakwood Cemetery is very fortunate to have such support from our community.  

Two of our volunteers are joined by Friends of Oakwood members Trudy Christman, Joel Paradise, Board Secretary Pete Ames, President Whitney Mallam in the back, Congressman Brian Higgins, and Oakwood Administrator Laurence G. Steele. Other volunteers were still gathering sticks and trash.

]]>**Breaking News** Oakwood is named Outstanding Preservation Projecthttp://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/4/9/breaking-news-oakwood-is-named-outstanding-preservation-proj.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-04-10T00:54:32Z2013-04-10T00:54:32ZNIAGARA FALLS, NY (Oakwood Cemetery) - Oakwood Cemetery has been name Outstanding Preservation Project by Preservation Buffalo Niagara.  The prestigious group will honor Oakwood at it's annual luncheon in May at Kleinhan's Music Hall, home of the Buffalo Philharmonic.  "We are very pleased to be recognized for our efforts," said Oakwood Board of Directors President Whitney Mallam.  Laurence G. Steele, Cemetery Adminstrator added, "We have been working hard to polish this crown jewel in Niagara's history, and it's wonderful for the cemetery, the volunteers and the workers to honored with this award.  Thank you Preservation Buffalo Niagara"!

Click here to read Buffalo Rising's article about the award.

]]>Bringing Lost Souls Homehttp://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/3/26/bringing-lost-souls-home.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-03-26T16:42:53Z2013-03-26T16:42:53ZNIAGARA FALLS, NY (Oakwood Cemetery) -"I opened an email and there it was…I may have found John W. Morrison. I will let you know once I get the details".  With those words from Peter Ames, Michelle Kratts begins crafting an amazing story of heroism on the Underground Railroad.  

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]]>Harry Houdini and the Niagara Falls Spiritualistshttp://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/3/23/harry-houdini-and-the-niagara-falls-spiritualists.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-03-23T17:51:57Z2013-03-23T17:51:57ZNIAGARA FALLS, NY (Oakwood Cemetery) - The famed magician comes to Niagara Falls to film a movie for his production company, but when his thoughts of stunts are put on ice he turns his attention toward the mediums in town.

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]]>A spiritualist for Lincoln?http://myoakwoodcemetery.com/oakwood-cemetery/2013/3/20/a-spiritualist-for-lincoln.htmlOakwood Cemetery Association2013-03-20T23:41:59Z2013-03-20T23:41:59ZNIAGARA FALLS, NY (Oakwood Cemetery) - Niagara Falls becomes a center for Spiritualist churches in the nation, with one member who may have ties to the Lincoln White House.

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