Picnic Among the Stones: 19th Century Cemetery Picnic & Celebration for 170th Anniversary
June 14 @ 4:30 pm
In the 19th century, cemeteries served as public green spaces—places for Sunday strolls, family gatherings, and open-air picnics. This event brings that tradition to life, inviting guests to experience the era’s unique blend of remembrance and recreation amid historic stones and shaded paths.
Catherine Weinraub holds a Bachelor of Arts in American History, with a concentration in historic preservation and a thematic focus on the United States through the Reconstruction era. She earned her Master of Arts in Collections Management from the George Washington University Museum Studies Program. Ms. Weinraub’s professional work is grounded in a sustained interest in architectural history and the social dimensions of the American past.
Her career has centered on historic house museums, including positions at Arlington and Mount Vernon. In her capacity as Historian of Ivy Hill Cemetery, Ms. Weinraub oversees the development and delivery of guided tours and undertakes a wide range of research and interpretive initiatives in support of the site’s mission.
