Cemetery Preservation |
Cemeteries are among the most valuable of historic resources. They can reveal information about historic events, religions, lifestyles, and genealogy - but unfortunately do not necessarily remain permanent reminders of our heritage. |
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Cemetery Preservation Workshop at Mt. Zion Church
May 26 2002
Hosted by Preservation Maryland
Preservation Maryland held a free workshop at the Mt. Zion Church cemetery in Venton, MD (located on the northwest outskirts of Princess Anne).
The Rural Maryland Council provided Preservation Maryland with a generous grant to host cemetery preservation workshops in all 18 rural counties in Maryland — this one covering Somerset County. The workshop was led by Benjamin Curran, Preservation Maryland's Historic Trades Curriculum Developer and was attended by about nineteen participants.
Watch the video below for a demonstration on how to properly clean a grave marker - as taught by our Preservation Maryland instructor - using specific supplies and simple techniques.
Some important things to know:
- We recommend FIRST REVIEWING information and videos on the Preservation Maryland website to ensure you understand and utilize approved techniques before proceeding to clean any cemetery monuments.
- It is IMPERATIVE to get permission from the cemetery and/or property owner.
- NEVER use any metal tools when cleaning grave markers as they may damage the stone. Only use scrapers and brushes made of plastic or nylon.
- NEVER use any type of chlorine bleach cleaners or abrasive cleansers. Only use professionally approved and tested cleaners. The one used in this workshop is D/2 Biological Solution.
For more detailed information and future workshops, please visit the Preservation Maryland website.
Our hard-working Chairman Randy George at it ... again ...
Somerset County Historical Trust, Inc. Somerset County Historical Trust, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization |
