Gravestone Preservation
Information to Help Save America's Stone Heritage
This web site is destined to become a continual work in progress.
As I compile information on a specific topic, new sub-topics arise.
Nearly every subject discussed, may be further elaborated, or expanded
to include more information, photographs and commentary. I truly
feel there is a need for this information to be disseminated, albeit
incomplete, rather then waiting for a more perfect, or more complete
version to be written.
I do not believe in holding or protecting trade secrets, although
there is a long and notorious history of this sort of behavior regarding
many trades. Those who fiercely guard information will not foster
the growth or expanded knowledge in any endeavor or occupation.
It is only through the open exchange of ideas that we can further
the cause of preserving all of Americas historic graveyards.
Many of the techniques and solutions to solve gravestone conservation
dilemmas, I have discovered through extensive experience, and trial
and error situations. It is my sincere hope that others failures
may be reduced, by openly discussing what I have learned during
the conservation of thousands of gravestones and monuments.
We encourage interaction, questions, and submissions from all
those interested in Cemetery preservation. It is my hope others
ideas and experiences can compliment those already included here,
and will be added to this site, provided they are deemed reasonable
and relevant in subject matter.
Please submit questions, comments or articles to further the content
of this site and to encourage and promote a continuous dialog regarding
all facets of gravestone preservation. To submit material, contact
us at info@gravestonepreservation.info
Help Protect Nine Mile Canyon
A massive proposed oil and gas development project would cause irreparable damage to Nine Mile Canyon in Utah, home to one of the most important and extensive collections of prehistoric rock art panels in the world.
Nicknamed the “world's longest art gallery” because of its more than 10,000 individual petroglyphs and pictographs made primarily by the Fremont and Ute Indian cultures, the Canyon was included on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's list of America's Eleven Most Endangered Historic Places in 2004. Read more
Help Save the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
"It's hard to believe, but officials at Arlington National Cemetery plan to replace the original Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a new replica solely because of repairable cosmetic imperfections. This 1932 monument is nationally significant and eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places."
When restoring historic monuments and gravestones, we should always save the original material if at all possible. Read the full article at the National Trust for Historic Preservation's website at http://www.nationaltrust.orgl.
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Upcoming Events
Cemetery Preservation and Conservation Workshop
Elizabethtown, NJ, October 11. Read
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Gravestone Conservation Workshop
Barker-Quaker Burial Grounds
Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY
Sunday, October 19, 2008. Read
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This Fall, Jonathan Appell will be conducting a southern tour of gravestone and monument conservation workshops.
At each event held, attendees will learn how to safely clean, re-set badly leaning stones, perform stone epoxy repairs, and carry out all of the most common stone conservation treatments on gravestone and cemetery monuments.
At this point in time there are 4 definite workshops scheduled in Georgia, and 3 likely unconfirmed events in North Carolina. New locations and dates will be listed as soon as they are approved. If you are interested in hosting an additional workshop to be conducted in the southern region, please contact us.
Basic Gravestone & Cemetery Monument Conservation workshops:
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October 27, 2008 Columbus, GA
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October 29, 2008 Sandersville, GA
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October 31, 2008 Gainesville, GA
- November 3, 2008 Decatur, GA
We are filling them first come first serve. Read more
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Gravestone Preservation & Restoration Information
