Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio

Dedicated to cemetery preservation in the great state of Ohio


"A cemetery may be considered as abandoned when all or practically all of the bodies have been Removed therefrom and no bodies have been buried therein for a great many years, and the cemetery has been so long neglected as entirely to lose its identity as such, and is no longer known, recognized and respected by the public as a cemetery. 1953 OAG 2978."

Monday, April 10, 2023

Sharing news of a Three Part Webinar - April 12, 2023 - May 10, 2023 - June 21, 2023 - Presented by The National Trust for Historic Preservation (Savingplaces.org)and the National Park Service (NPS)/ National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT)

 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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Part 1: Understanding Site Ownership and Access to Gravesites
(Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 3PM ET)
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Part 2: Introduction to Investigating, Documenting, and Preserving Gravesites
(Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 3PM ET)
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Part 3: Beginning to Care for a Gravesite (Wednesday June 21, 2023 | 3pm ET)
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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).:

"Discovering Our Ancestors and Preserving Historic Gravesites Series: Understanding Site Ownership and Access to Gravesites (Part 1 of 3)"

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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. 

Discovering Our Ancestors and Preserving Historic Gravesites: Introduction to Investigating, Documenting, and Preserving Gravesites 

(Part 2 of 3)

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Discovering Our Ancestors and Preserving Historic Gravesites: Beginning to Care for a Gravesite 

(Part 3 of 3)

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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