Historic Cemetery Preservation Workshop

A Cemetery Preservation indoor workshop will be held Saturday February 16^th, 2013, at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County.

This indoor informational workshop on cemetery preservation issues will be presented by Special Projects Historian, Holly Hope & Brian Driscoll from the Arkansas Cemetery Historic Preservation Program.  This workshop includes information on the significance of and threats to historic cemeteries.  Also included are tips on documenting cemetery history, organizing your preservation efforts including proper tools and techniques, and generating funds for preservation projects.  If you are on a cemetery board, involved in cemetery work, or interested in starting a new hobby, this workshop is for you.

 The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has a great PDF manual called, Grave Concerns: A Preservation Manual For Historic Cemeteries in Arkansas for free download. This  155 page manual is not just useful in Arkansas, but it covers pertinent information that can be used anywhere.

The 6 Chapters are as follows:
Chapter 1: Getting Organized
Chapter 2: Conducting a Survey
Chapter 3: Research and Documentation
Chapter 4: Cleaning Basics
Chapter 5: Funding
Chapter 6: Awareness

The Cemetery Historic Preservation Program has a wonderful webpage with information & links.

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Fee:
No Charge

Date:   

February 16^th

Time:  

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location:  

Donald W. Reynolds Library

300 Library Hill

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Knox Community Room

See you there!