We were both so busy over Memorial Day weekend at different cemeteries and with our families that we did not have time to finish our research for the planned episode this week. However, we have a very special return guest with a fascinating story joining us next week and we will be able to return to our regularly scheduled program! We humbly apologize and we thank you for sticking with us on all of our Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery journeys. Until we meet again!
The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery

The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery

The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery is a podcast for cemetery lovers, preservationists, and even those who've never walked among the graves. Join hosts Jennie and Dianne each week as they explore old cemeteries and learn the stories of those buried within their walls. After all, every death had a life, and every life had a story.

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Episode 136 - The Man, the Myth, the Cowboy: John Wayne

Episode 136 - The Man, the Myth, the Cowboy: John Wayne

May 25, 2023

"I want to play a real man in all my films, and I define manhood simply: men should be tough, fair and courageous, never petty, never looking for a fight, but never backing down from one either." - John Wayne Jennie and Dia…

Guests: Gypsie , Drifter
A spring afternoon at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, Colorado #spring #cemetery

A spring afternoon at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, Colorado #spring #cemetery

May 19, 2023

Episode 135 - Harmonizing History: A Chat with the Band Goodnight, Texas

Episode 135 - Harmonizing History: A Chat with the Band Goodnight, Texas

May 18, 2023

In this episode Jennie and Dianne journey through the intertwining worlds of music, storytelling, history, and cemeteries. This week the ladies are joined by musicians Patrick Dyer Wolf and Avi Vinocur from folk rock band Go…

Guest: Goodnight, Texas
Episode 134 - The Legacy of the G.A.R.: Honoring Union Veterans and Memorial Day

Episode 134 - The Legacy of the G.A.R.: Honoring Union Veterans and Memorial Day

May 11, 2023

Jennie and Dianne conclude their series on fraternal organizations in this episode, where they explore a distinctively American fraternity formed with the purpose of assisting veterans of the Union army after the American Ci…

Episode 133 - Brotherhood and Benevolence: Exploring the Knights of Pythias and their Legacy

Episode 133 - Brotherhood and Benevolence: Exploring the Knights of Pythias and their Legacy

May 4, 2023

Join Jennie and Dianne as they dive into the origins of the Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization founded on the values of Friendship, Charity, and Benevolence. Discover how the story of Damon and Pythias inspired Jus…

Episode 132 - The Independent Order of Odd Fellows: From Its Origins to Modern-Day Practices

Episode 132 - The Independent Order of Odd Fellows: From Its Origins to Modern-Day Practices

April 27, 2023

Fraternal organizations have a long and rich history throughout the world and especially in America. This week Jennie and Dianne begin a new series of episodes dedicated to the many fraternal organizations whose symbols ofte…

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A Tale of Two Gravestones

In downtown Pueblo, Colorado is a quilting and specialty fabric store, Stitcher's Garden,  located on Union Avenue. Immediately adjacent to this cha…

"What's in a name? The Short Story of Dilphus Dufort

Sometimes, a grave will spark our interest because of the intricacy of the carvings or maybe the things that have been left at the grave, in this case, m…

From Jolly Corks to Elks: The Founding Story of BPOE

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1868. Its purpose is to promote the principles of char…

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About the Hosts

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Dianne Hartshorn

Co-Host

As founder and director of the Evergreen Heritage Dianne Hartshorn is capable, knowledgeable and dedicated as a custodian of Colorado Springs history and in assisting the cemetery with their pioneer heritage. Her knowledge of and dedication to Victorian history and traditions is inspiring and educational. Dianne has two grown children and lives with her husband Tom of 35 years and her awesome cat Loki. She is a 4th generation Colorado native and enjoys nothing more than sharing history especially if cemeteries are involved!

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Jennie Johnson

Creator & Host

Jennie has been in love with cemeteries and their stories since she was a teenager. She has taken thousands of photographs of historic headstones and the nature that inhabits cemeteries and graveyards. While she is not a history major, she is a history buff and loves to do research on all kinds of historical people and events. She was once locked into a museum (at the curator's request. He had an urgent coffee matter to attend to) and it was a dream come true! Jennie's dad is a retired Navy Senior Chief which means she spent her childhood living in different parts of the United States and ultimately developed a love of travel. She has also been involved in theater since she was 12 years old. She enjoys being on stage, but in recent years has developed a passion for directing and script writing. She has three awesome kids who are all grown or nearly so and is married to a Radio DJ/music programer who also loves playing pinball. She adores her black cat named Salem after her favorite city in the whole world, Salem, Massachusetts.

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Can't get enough

"I've followed this podcast for about a year now and enjoy learning about the subjects. I was hooked when I listened to the first few episodes which deal with cemeteries in my hometown of Central City…"

By Lori Powers on March 30, 2023 via Apple Podcasts

awesome

"liked it"

By Tomb Stone Tuesday on Dec. 15, 2022 via Apple Podcasts

Love it!

"Thank you for giving names back to those who may have been lost to history. I love the pod cast! Keep up the good work!"

By GraveYardLover on Nov. 4, 2022 via Apple Podcasts

Great Podcast

"I’ve been binge it since I found it, I’m on episode 97"

By Jerry on Sept. 13, 2022 via Apple Podcasts

Great Podcast

"Thank you"

By Jerry on Sept. 4, 2022 via Apple Podcasts
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