Grave Marker Cleaning Workshop
This hands-on, two-hour workshop will be conducted by cemetery preservationist, Shannon Lewis. The workshop will include a brief presentation at the Weeiping Water Public Library reviewing different stone types, how to evaluate a stone for cleaning, types of debris and biological growth found on grave markers, and proper cleaning techniques.
We will then head to the Oakwood Cemetery in Weeping Water for hands-on instruction and grave marker cleaning. Shannon and other members of History Walks, LLC will be on site to give direction and instruction while YOU clean historic grave markers!
Part of the proceeds for this workshop will go to the Oakwood Cemetery Association to help maintain this historic cemetery.
REQUIREMENTS:
Rain date 10/26/19 at 4:00PM
We will then head to the Oakwood Cemetery in Weeping Water for hands-on instruction and grave marker cleaning. Shannon and other members of History Walks, LLC will be on site to give direction and instruction while YOU clean historic grave markers!
Part of the proceeds for this workshop will go to the Oakwood Cemetery Association to help maintain this historic cemetery.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to walk through the cemetery terrain, maneuver around the stones, and stand, sit and squat for long periods of time.
- Wear appropriate clothing - comfortable clothing that is not loose, tennis shoes, minimal jewelry
- History Walks LLC approved utensils and tools:
- Purchase History Walks LLC approved utensils from History Walks LLC (see more above in purchase options)
- Bring your own tools to use NOTE: these will need to be inspected and approved by History Walks LLC prior to use
- Use tools provided by History Walks LLC during the workshop at no additional cost
- Small step stool to sit on
- Knee pads
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Drinking water
- Gardening gloves
Rain date 10/26/19 at 4:00PM