First time here I lived in Carlisle for a couple years never knew this monument was here very…read moreinspirational story! Molly Pitcher is a nickname given to a woman said to have fought in the American Battle of Monmouth, generally believed to have been Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley. However, various Molly Pitcher tales grew in the telling, and many historians regard Molly Pitcher as folklore rather than history, or suggest that Molly Pitcher may be a composite image inspired by the actions of a number of real women. The name itself may have originated as a nickname given to women who carried water to men on the battlefield during War. Birth name Mary Ludwig Hays Born October 13, 1744 Trenton, New Jersey, British America Died January 22, 1832 (aged 87) Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S. Buried (40.19744°N 77.18797°W) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars American Revolutionary War Battle of Monmouth Spouse(s) William Hays John McCauley

The Carlisle area definitely does not have a shortage of dead people. I say this because there are…read morenumerous graveyards located all over the town. Probably the most interesting of these graveyards is the Old Public Graveyard. This graveyard is relatively small compared to the others, at least area wise. Despite its small size, the graveyard houses a number of Carlisle's most famous veterans. Over 750 veterans from the Revolutionary War up through the Korean War are recognized with gravestones here. Five hundred of these veterans come from the Civil War era. One of those veterans is 1st US Calvary drummer boy Charles Seebold. Other cool Probably the most famous gravestone (and monument) in the Old Public Graveyard belongs to Mary Hays McCauly aka Molly Pitcher. This Revolutionary War hero has become a bit of a cult figure in Carlisle as she has (or had) a hotel, apartments and a brewery all named after her. If you want to maximize your viewing pleasure while minimizing your time spent here you have two options as far as I'm concerned. Option one is to wander aimlessly through the rows of gravestones until your toddler spots the playground at the elementary school next door and insists you leave to go swing. Option two is to visit Visit Cumberland Valley dot com and download the self-guided walking tour that is available. This resource maps some of the most famous gravestones and sights in the graveyard and provides you with some additional historical information about each. For instance, did you know that one person who is buried there is John Bannister Gibson? He was Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for 24 years (1827-1851). Gibson also played violin and made his own dentures! Without the self-guided walking tour, I never would've known that. Of course, I learned all I know about the Old Public Graveyard in Carlisle after the fact. I made the mistake of choosing option one above and had to get the toddler to the playground before she woke everyone that was buried there. I'd definitely recommend option two. Option one leaves no one happy.

This place handled the last arrangement for my brother. it was a horrible experience. Never…read moreexperienced anything so unprofessional. My family last memories will be of this "clown show" excuse of a funeral home.

I lost my beloved Boxer, Tyson. His passing was very unexpected. Hollinger Crematory was able to…read morecome and get him and have the process completed within a day. They were respectful, and handled him with the upmost care. I highly recommend them should you need their services.

I was very pleased with the help I received from Heather Shillinburg, after a very bad experience I…read morehad with another Company about a Family Memorial Plaque for my Family. She was very kind and helpful and patient,when I was so lost on what to do! Heather went through a list of options, pricing and pictures and suggestions that I didn't get elsewhere. With Heather's patience and kindness and also Knowledge, I finally had peace of mind with my Family Planning decisions . Heather went above and beyond, to help me also with other planning decisions I needed help with that I didn't understand! Mona S

I'd strongly recommend that you choose another location for your interment needs when you lose a…read moreloved one. My family lost our patriarch a year ago. Four months after his passing, I went by his gravesite because I live out of state. I was horrified to learn that my father had been lying in an unmarked grave for over four months! The cemetery staff had no idea; moreover, when I brought it to their attention, they seemed to be unconcerned. They blamed the funeral home for the error. I immediately contacted my funeral home and CVMG because among other things, my father was supposed to be provided a bronze burial marker from the VA. After several phone calls, letters and my personally getting involved with the VA, was my father's grave properly marked, over six months after he died! Loved ones, veterans, our beloved family members and anyone else should be treated with respect and dignity when they pass; not this way! I have sent CVMG four letters, asking them to reduce the balance owed for the terrible treatment my family received from them and I have not gotten a single response from CVMG. As a business, this much-needed service is run so poorly that I would not recommend that anyone use their services. The loss of a loved one is traumatic, terrible and devastating, but then to be treated this way afterward is beyond the pale.