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Woodland Cemetery Celebrates 140th Anniversary of Burial of "Queen of the Gypsies" Matilda Stanley

The Stanley Family plot at Woodland Cemetery.
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The Stanley Family plot at Woodland Cemetery.

Dayton's Woodland Cemetery is curating a special event this weekend: commemorating the 140th burial anniversary of notable Dayton resident Matilda Stanley, known as "Queen of the Gypsies." The cemetery's Manager of Development and Marketing Angie Hoschouer spoke with WYSO's Niki Dakota on Excursions about the event, and the history of the Stanley family.

"Remembering Matilda... Queen of the Gypsies" takes places at Woodland Cemetery on Saturday, September 15th from 5 - 8 PM. Ticket information and more can be found at woodlandcemetery.org.