2 weeks Ago By Adrianne Sinclair
If you're curious about the skeletons in North Carolina's closet—quite literally, in this case—then Mordecai Historic Park's got a shovel ready for you. The park, known for investigating its own archeological footprints, is hosting a lecture series that digs into the heart of local archaeology without fluff or exaggeration. For those with an appetite for history and preservation, this November offers a hefty serving courtesy of an expert in the field.
This month, the featured speaker is Melissa Timo, a Staff Archaeologist and Historic Cemetery Specialist with the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology. She's set to unpack her experience working with historic cemeteries across the state, a glimpse into the kind of work that's less Indiana Jones and more tedious protection and preservation efforts. Challenges abound, but so do resources, and according to the event announcement on the City of Raleigh website.
Historic preservation is a delicate dance between honoring the past and navigating the present—a dance Timo has been leading in North Carolina. In an era where development often bulldozes history, her work focuses on protecting these sacred spaces from the relentless march of progress. "She will speak on her work in historic cemeteries throughout the state and preservation efforts," notes the park's announcement on the City of Raleigh website.
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