Events
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Gravestone Cleaning Workshop at Fostertown Cemetery
Location
Fostertown Cemetery
24 North Fostertown Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
County: Orange
Region: Mid Hudson
Date(s)
- September 14, 2019, 11:00AM
- September 15, 2019, 11:00AM
Details
Event Type Gravestone Cleaning Workshop Description Expert Marianne Greenfield, proprietor of Gravestone Cleaning Service, will instruct 16 participants on the proper techniques of caring for gravestones. She will begin with a quick talk about the only recommended method of cleaning and then the hands-on portion of the workshop begins. Expect to get dirty - the results will be worth it! Organization Hosting the Event Office of the Orange County Historian Contact Email NNazzaro@orangecountygov.comRegistration
Advance registration required.There are only 16 spots are available for this event. Interested participants must register by Tuesday, September 10th. Please contact Nicole Nazzaro by email at NNazzaro@orangecountygov.com to register.
Additional Information
Additional Equipment Required: Each participant is asked to bring the following: 1. New, clean plastic pail 2. New nylon or plastic bristle scrub brush (be sure it fits in your hand in the pail). Both pail and brush can be from the dollar store 3. 1 pair of new, unused wooden chopsticks 4. Own drinking water, insect repellent, bag lunch or snack, if neededEvent Duration (hours): 2
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 12
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No