September

Seizing the last of Summer's warm weather and prolonged daylight, the material culture community gathered at Prof. Ann Smart Martin's home for a "welcome-back" potluck dinner. In addition to our signature dishes, we all brought forms of outdoor lighting so we could enjoy the patio scene after the sun had set.

Lots of candles, tiki torches, and battery operated lanterns enabled us to banish the darkness; while a single carved watermelon with its ambient red glow served as a beautiful and fragrant centerpiece.

On Saturday, a group of students visited Forest Hill Cemetery for a tour led by Mark Gajewski.  It was a cold and windy day, but we had a great time viewing monuments and learning about the lives of some of Madison's most important figures.



Highlights:

(Above and Left) Gravestones belonging to descendents of 

Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US President

Classically inspired monument belonging to the Slaughter family