FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/26/24
Contact: Dawn Sabala, Executive Administrator
info@cach-exeter.org
CACHE
125 S. B St., Exeter, CA 93221
559-592-5900
Hours: Fri.: 1:30pm-4pm, Sat.: 10am-4pm, Sun.: Noon -4pm
CACHE to Host Discussion on the Exeter Cemetery District
Exeter, Ca – The Center for Art, Culture, and History – Exeter, or CACHE, will be hosting a new local history talk by CACHE’s board president, Dwight Miller, from their quarterly series CACHE Chats: Tales of Exeter and Beyond. Dwight’s discussion is scheduled for Monday, August 26th, at 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs conference room, and the topic is “Death & Taxes: The History of the Exeter Public Cemetery District.”
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” The famous quote by Benjamin Franklin is a springboard for Dwight Miller’s in-depth look at the Exeter Cemetery District and the need for our tax dollars to sustain it. Contrary to popular belief, the Exeter Cemetery District includes three cemeteries: one in Exeter, Deep Creek (north of Farmersville), and Hamilton (northeast of Exeter). The Exeter cemetery began in 1895 with the Maxon family and contains over 8,000 burials. Deep Creek is the second oldest (after Visalia) in Tulare County, dating from 1859 with a total of 560 burials. Hamilton is a very unique place, way off the beaten path, and dates from 1871. It is home to 300 burials.
This event is free to the public; $5 donations are encouraged. For more information, visit our website at www.cach-exeter.org/events.
About CACHE
The Center for Art, Culture, and History- Exeter (CACHE), formerly known as the Exeter Art Gallery and Museum Association, rebranded in 2023 in order to communicate its new mission of bringing to life the art, culture, and history of California’s heartland. The new museum board hosts quarterly art exhibitions showcasing local and regional artists. CACHE’s historical displays are committed to telling the stories of the people and events that have shaped our Tulare County area from its earliest days. We are proud to be able to present a variety of educational programs and unique community events, and we invite everyone to experience the rich culture of Exeter.
