[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Historic Cemetery Cleanup Days with SOLVE announced

[GILL Kuri * OPRD]

Oregon Cemetery Cleanup Days return to honor and preserve heritage

Portland, Ore., May 2, 2024 – SOLVE, in partnership with Oregon Heritage, is pleased to announce the
revival of the Historic Cemetery Cleanup Days a􀅌er a hiatus since 2018. These cleanup events are
scheduled on various weekends throughout May, leading up to Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024,
to ensure Oregon's historic cemeteries are respectfully maintained for visitors paying homage to their
loved ones. Volunteers are invited to join in the removal of invasive plants, cleaning of headstones, and
assis􀆟ng with general grounds maintenance. This endeavor not only honors the memory of those who
served our country but also fosters a sense of community and environmental stewardship in preserving
these culturally significant sites.

Oregon's historic cemeteries serve as poignant reminders of our collective past and are repositories of
immense cultural value. Heritage enthusiasts, friends, and neighbors from all walks of life are invited to
join us in preserving these sacred sites during the Historic Cemetery Cleanup Days throughout May. Your
participation is crucial in ensuring these cemeteries are respectfully prepared to welcome visitors on
Memorial Day.

Events Scheduled:
Salem Pioneer Cemetery Site Restoration
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 9 AM – 1 PM
Location: Pioneer Cemetery, Corner of Commercial St. and Hoyt St., Salem | Map Link
For more information and registration, visit: SOLVE | Pioneer Cemetery Site Restoration Event

Marshfield Partners to Preserve our Pioneer Cemetery
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Location: Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, 972 Ingersoll Ave Coos Bay| Map Link
For more information and registration, visit: SOLVE | Marshfield -Partners to Preserve our Pioneer
Cemetery (solveoregon.org)

Clackamas Cemetery Spring Cleanup
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Clackamas Cemetery, 13600 Se Ambler Rd, Clackamas| Map Link
For more information and registration, visit: SOLVE | Clackamas Cemetery Spring Cleanup 2024

Pioneer Cemetery Workday
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 | 9 am – 12 pm
Location: 200 East Dodge, Lebanon| Map Link

For more information and registration, visit: SOLVE | Lebanon Pioneer Cemetery Workday
About SOLVE

SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that brings people together to improve our environment
and build a legacy of stewardship. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots group
to a national model for volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of
volunteers of all ages across Oregon and Southwest Washington to clean and restore our neighborhoods
and natural areas and to build a legacy of stewardship for our state. Visit solveoregon.org for more
information.

About Oregon Heritage
Oregon Heritage is part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Office and includes the Oregon Commission
on Historic Cemeteries. Oregon Heritage provides technical resources and grants for work supporting
documentation and preservation of and access to Oregon’s history.
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.

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Kuri Gill (she, they)  |
Oregon Heritage Grants & Outreach Manager
Oregon Historic Cemeteries Program Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Mobile: (971) 718-7141 Desk: (503) 986-0685
725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem, Oregon 97301
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