Exploring the history and preservation of Zion Hill Cemetery

aired; May 12, 2026 Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. Zion Hill Cemetery holds generations of local history—and many stories that are often overlooked. Christopher Vera of the Columbia Historic Preservation Society joins The Spark for a closer look at the cemetery’s origins, the people buried there, and the role the site has played in Columbia’s past. The conversation also explores ongoing preservation efforts and why protecting historic spaces like Zion Hill continues to ma...