Sharing this information below regarding an upcoming Three-Part Series that is being jointly presented by The National Trust for Historic Preservation AND The National Park Service / National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.:
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"Discovering Our Ancestors and Preserving Historic Gravesites"
***This is a 3 Part Series***
With the National Park Service National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.
The National Trust and National Park Service National Center for Preservation Technology and Training have partnered to develop a three-part series of webinars and workshops for people interested in exploring issues related to gravesite preservation."
"In this webinar, staff from the National Trust of Historic Preservation and the National Parks Service will be joined by partner organizations to provide insight into the current state of the field of cemetery preservation."
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Join us for Part 1 and Part 3 of this series
Register at forum.savingplaces.org/forum-webinar
Part 1: Understanding Site Ownership and Access to Gravesites
(Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 3PM ET).:
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Discovering Our Ancestors and Preserving Historic Gravesites: Introduction to Investigating, Documenting, and Preserving Gravesites
(Part 2 of 3)
Date & Time
May 10, 2023 03:00 PM in
Description:
This webinar will introduce the first steps that are often required for beginning the process of preserving historic cemeteries. Participants will learn about the genealogical tools and resources that are available for conducting research and providing the necessary documentation for historic gravesites.
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Discovering Our Ancestors and Preserving Historic Gravesites: Beginning to Care for a Gravesite
Date & Time.
Jun 21, 2023 03:00 PM in
Description:
Sourcing funding and building public investment are often critical towards preserving historic cemeteries.
This webinar will review strategies for fundraising, carrying out basic preservation work, recruiting volunteers, and public interpretation and engagement.
info@savingplaces.org
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