My Journey as a Docent at Beaufort National Cemetery
For those who don’t know me, I have a confession. I'm utterly in love with cemeteries. Look up the word Taphophile and you might see my picture next to the word. My fascination with cemeteries comes from my paternal grandmother, June. She used to take me on walks through them when I was a child. Those walks are some of my fondest memories. There's a unique peace and intrigue to cemeteries that I love. Plus, I’m all about honoring our veterans. I've finally turned one of my dreams into reality—I’ve started volunteering as a docent at Beaufort National Cemetery (BNC), a place that stole my heart the first time I set foot there. Photo Credit: Beaufort National Cemetery website Picture this: majestic live oaks with Spanish moss gracefully hanging down amidst a beautiful fan-shaped layout brimming with stories of valor and sacrifice. This isn’t just any cemetery; it’s a treasure trove of history, hosting souls from the Civil War era to the present day. We talk about legends lik...
