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At the Gravesite of Alvin Smith: A Quiet Hill, A Lasting Legacy

At the Gravesite of Alvin Smith: A Quiet Hill, A Lasting Legacy

The journey to Alvin Smith’s grave begins with a climb that feels both physical and symbolic. My son and I made our way up a steep hill in Palmyra, New York, toward a small cemetery that has been resting quietly for nearly two centuries. It is not much larger than a football field, yet the sense of history contained within its boundaries is immense. The hill rises above part of the town,… Read more