San Francisco Cemeteries, Part 2

In Part 2 of our four-part series, we first hear from Courtney Minick of Here Lies a Story about the parking lot just outside of Mission Dolores.

Then we meet Andy Galvan, the Mission's curator. He tells us all about his work and his Ohlone/Bay Miwok ancestral connection to the place, including the graveyard. We end this episode with a walking tour of the graveyard, which Andy guided us on. Among others, we encountered the graves of:

• Francisco Sánchez
• Charles Cora and Belle Ryan
• Bernals
• Tanforans
• De Haros
• Arguellos
• Mary Church Ellis

We wanted to let you know that, tomorrow afternoon (Oct. 12) at 12:30, there will be an online discussion of the history of City Cemetery at Lincoln Park and its recent city landmark designation. Register here.

Also, on the evenings of Oct. 28 and 29 and again on Nov. 4 and 5, Andy will lead flashlight tours of the Mission Cemetery.

Check back next week to hear the history of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco's Big Four cemeteries, and the National Cemetery in the Presidio, which still exists.