October 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Park City Museum will host a lecture called The Glenwood Cemetery – Park City’s Storybook given by Barb Martz on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Park City Museum Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.
The picturesque Glenwood Cemetery is the resting place for approximately 950 Park City pioneers. Come and learn more about its past and its future. Hear about the creation of the Glenwood in 1885 by an association of Park City’s fraternal organizations, the later abandonment, and the 1980’s restoration by the few but dedicated members of the Park City Historical Society. See photos of the early Glenwood, the damage done during the years of neglect, and the restoration work which continues today. Find out about recent discoveries and plans for the future.
You will also learn about the people in the Glenwood. During the early mining days of Park City, many people came from all over the world to seek their fortunes and help build this town. Life was very tough in those days with hardship, suffering and heartbreak. You will be introduced to some of the Glenwood residents and hear their stories. This lecture will provide a background of early burials in the Park City area and give you a glimpse of what life was like during the early mining days. It is intended to add a new dimension to your appreciation of life in Park City by learning about those people who walked our streets more than 100 years ago.
Barbara Martz has lived in Park City since 1973. She has been a member and volunteer with the Park City Museum and Historical Society for 30 years and currently serves on the Board of Trustees. Her college bachelor’s degree is in history, and she’s never lost interest in the days of yore. She loves to visit historic places and research historic events and people because she’s always wanted to be a time traveler.