Cemetery Preservation Workshop
October 8, 2011
Presented by the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society
and
Brad Manzenberger of Stone Revival Cemetery Restoration, Inc.
WVGS Cemetery Committee will be hosting a highly anticipated cemetery restoration workshop (weather permitting) at Rose Hill Cemetery, Fayette Township, New Goshen, IN, on October 8. Brad Manzenberger, of Stone Revival Cemetery Restoration, Inc., will present the workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be charge of $10.00 for all WVGS members and $15.00 to the public.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Linda Gregory at 812-240-1405 or at genealogyrocks1n2n3@gmail.com, adding the subject as Rose Hill. Please make your reservations early so we know how much water to order.
AGENDA
9:30 - 10:30 Lecture and Demonstration - Q&A
10:30 - 12:00 Hands-on Demonstrations
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch Break
1:00 - 4:00 Cleaning and Resetting of Gravestones
WHAT TO BRING:
This is a primitive, wooded area. There are no conveniences nearby. Port-A-Potty on site.
Dress for the area and weather (watch the forecast).
Wear work clothes, sturdy shoes or boots.
Bring gloves: Leather, cotton, or rubber.Some things are only needed if you intend to become “hands-on” involved - observation only will not require bringing some items.
Sack lunch & drinks, lawn chair, hand cleaner & towels, inspect repellent, sunscreen, safety glasses, camera, cell phone and sunscreen.
Contacts: Linda Gregory 812-240-1405
genealogyrocks1n2n3@gmail.com
Brad Manzenberger www.stonerevival.net
Stone Revival Cemetery Restoration, Inc.
P.O. Box 724, Franklin, IN 46131
Register in Advance
$10.00 WVGS Member - $15.00 Public
Brad Manzenberger, owner of Stone Revival Cemetery Restoration of Franklin, Indiana, has been doing cemetery restoration since 2004. He became interested in cemetery restoration through is genealogy research. After visiting the graves of his ancestors only to find many of the markers on the ground and broken he decided to learn how to care for his family headstones. What started out as a personal hobby grew into a full time business.
Brad has attended several restoration workshops sponsored by the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Department of Natural Resources. He has also attended a National Center for for Preservation Technology and Training workshop.
Hope to see you there!
Map to Rose Hill Cemetery
