[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Historic Cemetery 101 workshop scheduled August 27 in Florence

[Historic Cemeteries]

[bw_shield_wordmark]   OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

     NEWS RELEASE                                                 August 7, 2014



MEDIA CONTACT:
Kuri Gill
503-986-0685
Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov



Historic Cemetery 101 workshop scheduled August 27 in Florence

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will offer a Historic Cemetery 101 workshop Aug 27 in Florence. The event is free and open to the public.

The workshop will be at the Siuslaw Public Library at 1460 9th St from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. This workshop FREE workshop will touch on the basics for historic cemetery care. Learn historic marker and feature treatment, documentation tips, legal information, organizational ideas, general burial location methods, and some operational information.

State law established the seven-member commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. To learn about the workshop or to get more information on historic cemeteries visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/> or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov or 503-986-0685.

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Kuri Gill

NOTE: My email address has changed!

Oregon Heritage
Grants & Outreach Coordinator
503-986-0685
Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oregon.gov>
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, OR 97301
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