Oak and Laurel Cemetery Preservation, LLC has presented to dozens of educational, genealogical, and recreational groups over the years. We are always thrilled at the opportunity to research a new aspect of cemetery preservation, from the role of Italians in New Orleans Cemeteries to marble and granite sourcing or the impact of the yellow fever epidemics on cemetery architecture.
A selection of past presentations is listed below. Contact us today to discuss a potential lecture for your next preservation, genealogical, or non-profit group.
"Researching Burial Locations," part of a three-part series presented virtually to the Friends of the Cabildo, August 2024.
"Cemetery Property Titles and Ownership," part of a three-part series presented virtually to the Friends of the Cabildo, August 2024.
"Architectural History of New Orleans Cemeteries," presentation to students of the Clemson University graduate program in Historic Preservation at Charleston, December 4, 2023.
“Evolution of Cemeteries in the River Parishes of Louisiana,” remote presentation hosted by Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, June 30, 2020.
“Community Mausoleums in New Orleans,” presentation to the Round Table Club, December 3, 2020.
“The Influenza Epidemic of 1918 in New Orleans,” presentation to Hubbell Branch of New Orleans Public Library, May 29, 2019.
“Preservation and Visitor Impact in Lafayette Cemetery No. 1,” joint presentation with Lafayette No. 1 Tomb and Coping Owners’ Association, New Orleans Rotary Club, August 7, 2019.
“Cemetery Preservation in New Orleans,” presentation to Delta Chapter, Louisiana Archaeological Society, November 29, 2018.
“French Influence in New Orleans Cemeteries,” presentation to L’Union Francaise, March 27, 2018.
"Basics of Cemetery Preservation," part of a public workshop hosted by Mobile Public Library, Mobile, AL, in partnership with Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile Creole Cultural and Historical Preservation Society, and the 92nd Infantry Division Buffalo Soldiers. Click here for a .pdf of the classroom lecture.
"Your Family Tomb: A Biography," Learning Before Lunch program, March 8, 2018. Click here for .pdf of presentation.
"Cemetery Preservation & The Funeral Industry," Delgado Community College Funeral Service Education Program, October 30, 2017.
"New Orleans Cemetery Landscapes: Benevolent Societies and German Heritage," Algiers Historical Society, August 20, 2017.
"The Italian Contribution to New Orleans Cemeteries: 1850 - 1950," presentation hosted by the American Italian Cultural Center, July 20, 2017. Click here for .pdf of presentation.
"Lost Cemeteries of New Orleans," annual conference of the Association for Gravestone Studies, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 24, 2017.
"Improving Preservation Dialogue between Cemetery Operators and Contractors," presented with Sam Beetler II, Conservation Coordinator of the City of Savannah, Georgia Department of Cemeteries, annual conference of the Association for Gravestone Studies, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 24, 2017.
"New Orleans Musicians and the Cemeteries in Which they Rest," New Orleans International Music Colloquium, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 10, 2016.
"Navigating Cryptic Historiography to Reinvent Cemetery Preservation in New Orleans," Annual Conference of the Louisiana Historical Association, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 18, 2016.
"Hier Ruhen en Frieden: The Germans of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1," Monthly Meeting of the German American Cultural Center, Gretna, Louisiana, February 17, 2014.
"Hugh J. McDonald: Constructing Lafayette Cemetery No. 1," 5th Annual Louisiana Studies Conference, Natchitoches, Louisiana, September 21, 2013.
"Turning the Corner: The Modernization of Tomb Building in New Orleans, 1880-1915," Association for Gravestone Studies Annual Conference, Salem, Oregon, June 22, 2013.
A selection of past presentations is listed below. Contact us today to discuss a potential lecture for your next preservation, genealogical, or non-profit group.
"Researching Burial Locations," part of a three-part series presented virtually to the Friends of the Cabildo, August 2024.
"Cemetery Property Titles and Ownership," part of a three-part series presented virtually to the Friends of the Cabildo, August 2024.
"Architectural History of New Orleans Cemeteries," presentation to students of the Clemson University graduate program in Historic Preservation at Charleston, December 4, 2023.
“Evolution of Cemeteries in the River Parishes of Louisiana,” remote presentation hosted by Ascension Parish Library, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, June 30, 2020.
“Community Mausoleums in New Orleans,” presentation to the Round Table Club, December 3, 2020.
“The Influenza Epidemic of 1918 in New Orleans,” presentation to Hubbell Branch of New Orleans Public Library, May 29, 2019.
“Preservation and Visitor Impact in Lafayette Cemetery No. 1,” joint presentation with Lafayette No. 1 Tomb and Coping Owners’ Association, New Orleans Rotary Club, August 7, 2019.
“Cemetery Preservation in New Orleans,” presentation to Delta Chapter, Louisiana Archaeological Society, November 29, 2018.
“French Influence in New Orleans Cemeteries,” presentation to L’Union Francaise, March 27, 2018.
"Basics of Cemetery Preservation," part of a public workshop hosted by Mobile Public Library, Mobile, AL, in partnership with Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile Creole Cultural and Historical Preservation Society, and the 92nd Infantry Division Buffalo Soldiers. Click here for a .pdf of the classroom lecture.
"Your Family Tomb: A Biography," Learning Before Lunch program, March 8, 2018. Click here for .pdf of presentation.
"Cemetery Preservation & The Funeral Industry," Delgado Community College Funeral Service Education Program, October 30, 2017.
"New Orleans Cemetery Landscapes: Benevolent Societies and German Heritage," Algiers Historical Society, August 20, 2017.
"The Italian Contribution to New Orleans Cemeteries: 1850 - 1950," presentation hosted by the American Italian Cultural Center, July 20, 2017. Click here for .pdf of presentation.
"Lost Cemeteries of New Orleans," annual conference of the Association for Gravestone Studies, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 24, 2017.
"Improving Preservation Dialogue between Cemetery Operators and Contractors," presented with Sam Beetler II, Conservation Coordinator of the City of Savannah, Georgia Department of Cemeteries, annual conference of the Association for Gravestone Studies, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 24, 2017.
"New Orleans Musicians and the Cemeteries in Which they Rest," New Orleans International Music Colloquium, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 10, 2016.
"Navigating Cryptic Historiography to Reinvent Cemetery Preservation in New Orleans," Annual Conference of the Louisiana Historical Association, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 18, 2016.
"Hier Ruhen en Frieden: The Germans of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1," Monthly Meeting of the German American Cultural Center, Gretna, Louisiana, February 17, 2014.
"Hugh J. McDonald: Constructing Lafayette Cemetery No. 1," 5th Annual Louisiana Studies Conference, Natchitoches, Louisiana, September 21, 2013.
"Turning the Corner: The Modernization of Tomb Building in New Orleans, 1880-1915," Association for Gravestone Studies Annual Conference, Salem, Oregon, June 22, 2013.
