The Surprising Secrets of Memphis' Most Famous Graves

Join Jenn at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee, one of the city's oldest and still-active cemeteries. Discover the stories of four prominent figures: historian Shelby Foote, outlaw Kit Dalton, Dorothea Spotsworth Henry Winston - daughter of Patrick Henry, and Grace Toof, the namesake of Graceland. Learn fascinating historical connections including ties to Martha Washington and the Civil War. This episode combines foundational American history with intriguing personal tales. Explore the cemetery used as a film location in 'The Firm' and uncover the hidden histories around you.

00:00 Introduction to Elmwood Cemetery
01:14 Dorothea Spotsworth Henry Winston: A Link to American Founding History
02:03 The True Namesake of Graceland: Grace Toof
03:03 Outlaw Kit Dalton: From Confederate Soldier to Baptist
03:53 Historian Shelby Foote: Bringing Civil War History to Life
04:44 Elmwood Cemetery in Popular Culture
04:54 Conclusion: Exploring History Through Cemeteries

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[gregdiamond]

I love Shelby Foote. He’s one of my favorite historians. I’ve read Shiloh among many of his books. He had a style of writing thaț flowed nicely and he had a way of breaking things down that was easy to understand.

[StevieGoodman]

This is a really nice video about Elmwood, thanks for sharing something different about Memphis.

[kevinlee]

Love your videos. So many details and insights on how much history is all around us but we all tend to overlook it…thanks again for sharing your journey and your story with us! Great job!

[davidhopkins]

Such a wonderful video, thank you for sharing the history of the cemetery and the people buried there. Absolutely fascinating.

[wingrider]

First time seeing your videos… great job and thanks for throwing in The Firm detail!!

[DiamondJimW]

Really enjoyed your video. My wife and I live in the Memphis area and we’ve visited Elmwood Cemetery. So many interesting graves to visit. So many veterans from many wars interred there.

[timothybraithwaite]

I LOVE TO FOLLOW YOUR TRIPS. I JUST WENT TO THE NATIONAL CONFEDERATE MUSEUM IN COLUMBIA, TN . WHAT A GREAT COLLECTION OF REAL HISTORY. KEEP GOING, LOVE TO MEET WITH YOU SOMETIME WITH MY WW2 REENACTING AND LIVING HISTORY.

[wirecutter]

I was wondering if you were going to visit Shelby Foote! Right on!

[JennaCee]

Love your videos and I’ll be sure to visit what you’ve highlighted the next time I’m there

[robertbenson]

Shelby Foote was one of the greatest American historians. Although a Southerner, he told the story of the Civil War very balanced between the Union and Confederacy.

[harryborsalino]

Fascinating place to wander around. So many graves that go back to when people went all out in erecting monuments to deceased loved ones...and to themselves in some cases, I suppose. I have family buried there, and while their graves are modest, standing over them, one can look around and see some pretty impressive commemoration.

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[michaelreed]

Hello. You should visit Oakwood Cemetery in Chicago, IL. It consists of historical figures such as Jesse Owens and Ida B Wells.

[LovetoTravel-ed]

You missed Robert Church! The south’s first black millionaire! Love Elmwood! One of my favorite places as a local history teacher to take students! History comes alive when you visit the dead!

[larrylarry]

Excellent video! There's a lot more to Memphis than Graceland.

[DarrellMartin-ir]

Would you have a video of the confederate generals buried in Elmwood cemetery?

[michaelreed]

Hello. Could I post a link to one of my videos of the cemetery to your site?

[steveoconnor]

The music is ok but not when you are talking.

[davidkillen]

The man that named my town is buried here…

[Prfdt]

Gee I hope these graves don't offend anyone.