Podcast: Deep Dive – Episode 070525
from Milwaukee Independent Hosted by Milwaukee Independent
This episode explores the 175th anniversary of Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee’s oldest and most historic burial ground. As detailed in the piece "Historic Forest Home Cemetery celebrates 175 years as Milwaukee’s beloved and enduring Silent City," the podcast traces the evolution of Forest Home from its 1850 founding by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to its role today as a place of rest, memory, and civic identity. Featuring commentary from historian John Gurda, the episode reflects on the cemetery’s rich legacy, from grand monuments and family rituals to Indigenous mounds hidden for centuries, and how its preservation continues to echo Milwaukee’s story across generations.
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