STONES, BONES, and STORIESApproximately 50 people attended the free Yolo County Historical Society program here on Feb. 28th featuring Peggy Perrazo, author of "Stone Quarries and Beyond", who spoke about local stone cutters/statue makers, and Prof. Dennis Dingemans, who spoke on local cemetery history. The program was a rousing success.KDRT interviewIf you missed us on Davisville, you can catch it in the radio archive by pasting this into your browser: http://www.kdrt.org/node/2757 Burial Search With MappingClick Here If you have trouble locating a grave or need other information, please call 530-756-7807. We will be happy to help you.Veteran Fountain Dedication PhotosThe dedication of our Veteran's Memorial Fountain on Nov. 11th was a great success. You may enjoy some photos of the event by clicking below.Fountain Dedication WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS FOR THE VETERAN MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN. VIRTUAL TOUR OF CEMETERYPlease view our introduction and then click the links below to be directed to our virtual tours.INTRODUCTION OUR SCENT GARDENS BURIAL OPTIONS OUR LABYRINTH BEHIND THE SCENES THE LAST SWALE IN DAVIS THANK YOU Art Exhibition Was Huge SuccessOver 120 people visited our Art Exhibition on Sunday, 10/18/09, where, in addition to excellent visual art, they were also treated to music, poetry, and interpretive dance. Some of the art is still on display in our office. Please stop by and enjoy it. You can see images of the day by clicking the link below. (Please use 'enter' or 'down arrow' key to progress through images.)Arts Day Cemetery Through The SeasonsOur Vision*To strengthen to cemetery as an inviting space for remembrance, contemplation, and healing. *To enhance the cemetery's ability to memorialize the history of Davis, its people, and the original Central Valley landscape through art, architecture and design. *To maintain the Davis Cemetery District as a center of local history, celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of the people of Davis. *To create an attractive environment that will encourage people to come and enjoy art, nature, and civic history. *To enhance the existing ecological function of the cemetery as an open green space and a sanctuary for native plant and animal life. *To reduce the use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides while maintaining a healthy living landscape. Cemetery Slide ShowPlease click on "Slide Shows" on the left hand margin, then click on "Davis Cemetery Slide Show" or "A Journey Through the Seasons" to see great photos and informative slides about the cemetery. |
NewsUPCOMING ART EVENTS ON SITEWe will be featuring the work of the following artists in our office during...More Board Workshop Agenda Date: 3-17-2010 Time: 5:00 PM Location: 820 Pole Line Rd., Davis, CA Call...More WE ACCEPT VISA AND MC Spring Hours Office staff: 8AM to 4PM Grounds staff: 7AM to 3PM Limited appointments...More Ten Things to Do On A Visit... *Take a meditative walk on one of our labyrinths (see "About our Labyrinths"...More We're A Certified Wildlife Habitat We have 23 known species of birds as well as cottontails, jack rabbits, tree...More GOING GREEN Our office, well pump, and irrigation are powered by the sun, not by your taxes,...More DID YOU KNOW? We have six markers over 12 feet tall, four that range from 8-12 feet, and some...More Mosquito Control in the Cemetery Please paste http://cbs13.com/video/?id=30420@kovr.dayport.com into your browser...More Cemetery Poem by Silberstein Davis Cemetery September, 2009 This cemetery seems more a place of life...More To find our full calendar... Please go to http://events.dcn.org/cemetery...More Upcoming Events |