Buried and Forgotten—A Cemetery Tour

A guided tour with Andrea Majer and Eberhard Steinhilber **Buried and Forgotten? – A Cemetery Tour** Vaihingen’s two cemeteries are not only places of remembrance but also important testimonies to the town’s history. Their graves, headstones, and buildings tell the stories of people, families, and events that have shaped the life of the city over many generations. During the tour, participants will learn fascinating facts about well-known and lesser-known figures, as well as about the evolution of burial and remembrance traditions. Special attention will be given to the symbols on gravestones, whose meanings are often no longer familiar today. They offer insights into the beliefs, hopes, and traditions of bygone eras. In addition, the tour takes participants to special historical sites, such as a relocated memorial, and sheds light on its history. The nearly forgotten ossuary beneath St. Peter’s Church is also featured. This extraordinary place serves as a reminder of earlier burial practices and offers interesting insights into how death and remembrance were handled. The guided tour combines city history, culture, and personal stories into a varied walking tour, demonstrating that cemeteries are far more than just places of mourning. They are stone history books that reveal much about Vaihingen’s past and its citizens.