Unearthing History, Preserving Legacy: The Community-Led Restoration of Rock Hill A.M.E. Cemetery
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This free event is open to the public. No registration required!
Executive Director Andrew Kota will join Jason Harp, Director of Cemetery Conservation for Richard Grubb & Associates, FCNC Board Member Allen Fullwood, and Nora Coffey, Park Superintendent for Lake James State Park, for a presentation highlighting the collaborative preservation of Rock Hill A.M.E. Cemetery, located within Lake James State Park.
The program will explore how partnerships among descendants, preservation professionals, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies are working to protect this important historic site through historical research, conservation planning, gravemarker documentation, and ground-penetrating radar investigations. In addition to sharing the story of Rock Hill A.M.E. Cemetery, the presentation will offer practical lessons and inspiration for anyone interested in preserving historic cemeteries and other significant cultural landscapes throughout our region.
Community members are invited to attend either session: Friday, August 8, at 1:00 p.m. at the Burke County Public Library (204 South Kind Street, Morganton) or Wednesday, August 27, at 1:00 p.m. at the Burke County History Museum (210 West Meeting Street, Morganton). We hope you'll join us to learn more about this meaningful project and the partnerships helping preserve Burke County's rich cultural heritage.
Executive Director Andrew Kota will join Jason Harp, Director of Cemetery Conservation for Richard Grubb & Associates, FCNC Board Member Allen Fullwood, and Nora Coffey, Park Superintendent for Lake James State Park, for a presentation highlighting the collaborative preservation of Rock Hill A.M.E. Cemetery, located within Lake James State Park.
The program will explore how partnerships among descendants, preservation professionals, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies are working to protect this important historic site through historical research, conservation planning, gravemarker documentation, and ground-penetrating radar investigations. In addition to sharing the story of Rock Hill A.M.E. Cemetery, the presentation will offer practical lessons and inspiration for anyone interested in preserving historic cemeteries and other significant cultural landscapes throughout our region.
Community members are invited to attend either session: Friday, August 8, at 1:00 p.m. at the Burke County Public Library (204 South Kind Street, Morganton) or Wednesday, August 27, at 1:00 p.m. at the Burke County History Museum (210 West Meeting Street, Morganton). We hope you'll join us to learn more about this meaningful project and the partnerships helping preserve Burke County's rich cultural heritage.
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210 W Meeting St, Morganton, NC 28655-3762, United States
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Host or PublisherFoothills Conservancy of North Carolina
