A Lasting Image: Mourning and Memory through Post-Mortem Photography

Post-mortem photography was a common practice in 19th- and early 20th-century American culture. The photographs are poignant and full of artistry, serving as a way to mourn and memorialize loved ones. Join Sierra Laddusaw, Curator of Maps & Graphics from the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan, to learn more about post-mortem photography through the collections held at the William L. Clements Library.

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Tickets:

• $10 per person
• Must be purchased in advance online
• NO tickets will be sold at the gate

Location: Gothic Chapel (enter the 34th Street Gate, 3402 Boulevard Place) 

All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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