Sharing from Cuyahoga County Public Library

Solon Branch 

Thursday, February 5, 2026

 6:30p.m. - 7:45p.m.

Whispers From the Past
Victorian Symbols & Stories From Riverside Cemetery - Adults

"Join us for "Whispers from the Past,” an intriguing journey into the hidden language of Victorian grave symbolism. We'll explore the fascinating meanings behind the monuments and markers at Riverside Cemetery, uncovering the stories and lives of the individuals interred there through the symbols they left behind.  

Jamie and Maria have been researching and guiding tours for Riverside Cemetery together since 2021. Jamie is an employee of the cemetery and Maria is the volunteer docent; both sharing the love of history and cemeteries."

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Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland on Find a Grave

Spotlighting Riverside Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio

A feature story about the Riverside Cemetery appeared online on May 12, 2016 on Cleveland.com.  The story is also shared in both print and photographs in the Sun Newspapers today.  It is written by "Plain Dealer" writer, Grant Segall.  There are several photographs to enjoy viewing online that help tell the story of Riverside Cemetery's history and whet your appetite of what awaits the visitor to its hallowed grounds.  

Northeast Ohio has several "cemetery jewels" that offer a rich variety of monuments and markers set in lush and serene landscapes; and Riverside Cemetery fits those categories.   

Burial information about Riverside Cemetery can be found on Find A Grave which has a special link to read about 15 famous interments there.