Episode 201 - Hillside Cemetery, Middletown, New York
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This week on the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast; while Dianne is away, Jennie welcomes a new guest, JoEllen Hundeland, to share her passion project, "Hillside Cemetery: Middletown, New York: Beyond the Graves". From school bus curiosity to researching incredible local stories, JoEllen's journey is as fascinating as the book itself. JoEllen shares how the cemetery reveals the extraordinary stories of her ordinary hometown and the lasting impact it has had creating her love for cemeteries and photography.
Watch this episode on YouTube!: https://youtu.be/xIvlXCYTuOU?si=wPiHmyR2FC8JeZ0L
Visit these links to purchase your copy of "Hillside Cemetery: Middletown, New York: Beyond the Graves":
https://www.through-time.com/collections/latest-books/products/hillside-cemetery-middletown-new-york-beyond-the-graves?fbclid=PAZXh
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Tickets for the 4th annual Beyond the Grave: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-grave-mary-shelleys-frankenstein-tickets-986081605627
Author/Photographer
JoEllen Hundeland is originally from Orange County, New York. She became interested in local history and exploring at an early age. With family and friends having roots in Middletown, New York, she became interested specifically in Hillside Cemetery and Middletown's history. JoEllen later discovered a love for photography, and the two hobbies merged into one. Aside from exploring cemeteries and abandoned places with her camera, JoEllen also enjoys gardening, her two cats, and working on projects around the house.