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"Volunteer Session - October 21, 2018"
"It's amazing what a difference a few dedicated volunteers can make!
Beginning at 8 a.m. again (although we soon began to rethink that
decision), Scott Andersen, John King, Jackie Doles, and Mike Anderson
were successful in repairing and straightening/leveling some very large
and heavy headstones. Venus Andersen also stopped by to offer
encouragement, but due to the cold temperatures did not do any cleaning
of tombstones.
Many thanks to ALL the volunteers who help throughout the years making this a very successful project.
More sessions will be planned for the future to continue this massive effort. If you would like to participate, check our website calendar for the next scheduled session."
Sharing a few photos below of the Old Burying Ground in Greenfield -- often called "OBG" by the volunteers who spend a great deal of time there because the transformative restoration work they are doing is now in its fifth year!
The Greenfield Historical Society volunteers are always happy when earnest and eager folks join them as volunteers to help clean, repair, and reset grave markers and monuments.
So, please keep that in mind!
While the old adage of "A picture is worth a thousand words" is true; but to fully savor the scope of the amazing progress made by these dedicated volunteers, the photos themselves can be best considered as a good lead-up to being at the Old Burying Ground and enjoying the remarkable view in person -- seeing an early Ohio cemetery that has regained its respect, dignity, and rightful standing as one of Greenfield's crowning jewels. It just doesn't get any better than that!
