Discarded Gravestones
Discarded gravestones on the beach?! You might expect to find seashells, sea glass, driftwood, and such on a beach . . . but gravestones!? Low tides, strong winds, and shifting sands reveal a tragic event in San Francisco’s past – gravestones that were repurposed decades…
Infant Gravestone Symbols
Infant gravestone symbols can reveal the beliefs and emotions of our ancestors who lost little ones. An understanding of these symbols can give us a peek into their hearts. Infant mortality rates were much higher a few generations ago. As we build our family trees,…
Thanks a Million!
Thanks a million to everyone who participated in uploading photos on June 25th for the Rescuing Our Roots project! The attempt to break an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (TM) title was unfortunately unsuccessful. However, it was part of a larger goal to document one million…
Join an Official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Attempt!
You are invited to join an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM attempt to break a title for the most photos of gravestones uploaded to a bespoke (custom) platform in 24 hours! We would love to have you participate! After all, it isn’t every day you get…
The World’s Largest BillionGraves Project!
The world’s largest BillionGraves project in history is underway and you are invited to join in! The project is called Rescuing Our Roots and participants will be attempting to break an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM title on Sunday, June 25th for the most photos of…
New Purple Dots on BillionGraves Maps!
Have you noticed the new purple dots on BillionGraves maps!? It’s not measles or chicken pox, I promise. It’s a new way for you to discover which gravestones are legible! Check out this new legend beneath the cemetery map! Understanding GPS Markers on Cemetery Maps…
