Glocester Historical Cemeteries Committee

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Glocester Historical Cemeteries Committee WHO WE ARE - Back in 2018, the Glocester Heritage Society welcomed a new committee started by Bill Brown as part of the Heritage Society.

This committee was formed to focus on the 130 neglected and forgotten Historic Cemeteries throughout Glocester. WHO WE ARE -

Back in 2018, the Glocester Heritage Society welcomed a new committee started by Bill Brown as part of the Heritage Society. This committee was formed to focus on the 130 neglected and forgotten Historical Cemeteries scattered throughout Glocester. This would be quite an undertaking that would include a vert aggressive cleaning of all the Cemeteries. WHAT WE DISCOVERED -

As we started cleaning we realized that some of these cemeteries had forgotten Veterans buried in them under all the brush and fallen trees. It was clear it was up to us to bring the respect back to these Heroes. We also found that most of these Historic cemeteries no longer had their original Historical Cemetery signs which displayed their state registration . At the same time we found dozens of fallen , broken gravestones needing repair and standing up in their original places. WHAT WE DO -

As a group of dedicated Volunteers we work 1 or 2 days per week cleaning 1 cemetery at a time using powered brush cutters , chainsaws , leaf blowers and assorted hand tools.after cleaned we document all the Veteran information and pass it on to the Veterans Administration so they can ad it to there website. Any cemetery that is missing its sign has a new one ordered and then installed when received. Every year in February we place our order for Veteran flags and then place one at every Veterans grave during the month of May. IN SUMMARY -

This is an honorable mission that includes hard work, dedication and sacrifice of personal time. It also includes pride and being part of a team that is dedicated to showing respect for ALL Our past town citizens who created this beautiful place we enjoy and call home . If you are interested in being part of our mission you can contact Bill Brown by calling or texting to 401-301-3050 or email at [email protected]

10/01/2026

Reminder ~ Historic Walking Tour is 10/10/26. The Foster Home Journal published an incorrect date of 10/3/26. The tour is at 12 noon on 10/10/26. Hope to see you then. šŸ„°

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09/27/2026

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Historic Chepachet Village Walking Tour

Saturday, October 10th at 12:00 PM

Meet at the Evans Schoolhouse, located behind the Town Hall.

Come take a walk through historic Chepachet Village and learn a little about the history right in our own backyard!

Seeking donations!
08/28/2026

Seeking donations!

Seeking Donations!
08/28/2026

Seeking Donations!

03/27/2026

Spring Cleaning? Send any unwanted items our way. Seeking donations for our yard sale!!
Call Bill Brown 401-301-3050

09/15/2025
09/15/2025

BIG YARD SALE
this Saturday 9/20
9-2pm @ Reuben Mason House

Check this out!
05/28/2025

Check this out!

04/24/2025

YARD-SALE WILL BE ON SUNDAY 4/27
9am-2pm

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Chepachet, RI
02814

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