Stone cleaning workshop at Milton Cemetery

Join me in Milton Cemetery to learn best practices for safely cleaning gravestones. Cleaning supplies and tools will be provided, so this is a great opportunity for hands-on learning. While I encourage helping, we welcome observers as well! At last year's workshop, we nearly finished cleaning all the stones of Civil War soldiers. Come help us complete that goal.
Gravestone Preservation Workshop
📅 Sunday, July 19
🕛 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Milton Cemetery, N. Janesville Street
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on cleaning historic gravestones. Participants will learn proper techniques for preserving these important markers while helping care for a meaningful part of our community’s heritage.
Planning to attend? Here are a few reminders:
•Wear old clothes you don’t mind getting dirty; closed-toe shoes are recommended.
•Water bottles will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
•Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.
•A stool or kneeling pad may be helpful while working.
•No restroom is available on site, so please plan accordingly.
•All volunteers must complete a waiver form.
Come ready to roll up your sleeves and help preserve a piece of our shared history!