Friends of Kalamazoo Historic Cemeteries

04/09/2026

Come out and join us for our Second Saturday Summer Clean-up in June!

09/21/2025

Friends! This is a fantastic way to directly benefit a local veteran… Please consider a donation in any amount to help send a veteran on the Talons Out Honor Flight flight to Washington DC! They can't do the work they do without you…

When donating mention "match campaign."

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Duckworth Construction & Concrete LLC has agreed to match up to $10,000 in donations between now and our Sept 27th car show at Pfizer!! Please help us reach this goal by donating today.
When donating on the page please comment “Match Campaign”.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-1264

09/19/2025

Giant "thank you!" to our fantastic community! We had an over-whelming response to our fundraiser and an over-sold event that ended in remarkable enthusiasm to have another Living History Tour event next September. Stay tuned!!

And sincerely - thank you.

(Photo credit to Alli Mitter, NowKalamazoo)

09/11/2025

Please grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and settle in for a fantastic read from Ben Hoger from NowKalamazoo: Explore & Connect: https://nowkalamazoo.org/category/stories/explore-connect/

I was just forwarded the article and it is amazing!!! It's engaging, thoughtful, insightful, well-rounded and hits in a very meaningful way.

I know the article is already resonating in the community because I have received over 10 requests through our website to join us in helping preserve these amazing monuments and to help educate our neighbors on our rich local history. Kalamazoo is proud this morning!

A sincere thank you from the entire board.

Grateful for all you do! Have a fantastic weekend ~

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09/06/2025

Thanks channel 3 news! We had a fabulous living history tour day… Thanks to everyone who spent the afternoon at Mountain Home Cemetery with us. Just fabulous!
Special thanks to all of our Period Actor's and volunteers…

History came alive at the Riverside Cemetery on Saturday.

09/06/2025

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Living History Tours Today! There are only a few tickets available on the website so get them while you can! We sincerely thank everyone for their support…

08/31/2025

Dress rehearsal day… We're getting excited about the living history tours this Saturday!

Get your tickets today! You can find them on our website. Looking forward to seeing you!

08/26/2025

Join us for our Living History Tours in Mountain Home Cemetery, 1402 West Main Street, on Saturday September 6, 2025. Eight tour times between 1:00pm and 5:00 pm. Purchase $10 tickets through our website today! Rain or Shine, we look forward to seeing you!

08/04/2025

We have an exciting event coming up Saturday September 6th! Join us for our inaugural Living History Tours in Mountain Home Cemetery! Choose from one of eight times between 1 and 5 pm and step back in time with us for a tour hosted by one of Kalamazoo's founders. Who knows... You might 'meet" someone you have always wondered about!

Tour tickets can be purchased on our website. Hope to see you there!

Stay updated with our upcoming events and activities. Join us as we organize educational tours, historical talks, and volunteer opportunities at Kalamazoo's historic cemeteries. Get involved in our efforts to preserve the cultural heritage and natural beauty of these sacred grounds.

08/04/2025

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Join us for our Second Saturday Summer Clean-up at Mountain Home Cemetery. Cleaning supplies and training will be provided on site. We will be cleaning in Section C, immediately to your right as you enter the cemetery. Hope to see you there!

07/17/2025

It was an honor to participate in the celebration of two unaccompanied Veterans at Fort Custer National Cemetery. I've been attending these for the last three years and this is the first time I've ever seen such an outpouring of community support. There were easily 75 people here to pay their respects to these two Veterans.

Kenneth Allen OSBORNE
PV2 / E-2, U.S. Army; Vietnam Era Veteran
Born: Sept. 15, 1956, Saginaw, Michigan
Died: June 10, 2025, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Served: Feb. 4, 1975 – Aug. 17, 1976
Last Residence of Record: Homeless per Medical Examiner’s Office

Known Medals or Awards: Rifle M-16

Committal services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Michigan.

William Stanton HALL
SP4 / E-4; U.S. Army; Vietnam Era Veteran
Born: March 11, 1947; Chicago, Illinois
Died: April 13, 2025; Decatur, Michigan
Served: June 23, 1970 – Dec. 23, 1971
Last Residence of Record: Decatur, Michigan

Known Medals or Awards: National Defense Service Medal; Marksman Badge (M-16); Good Conduct Medal

07/16/2025

Thank you to all the volunteers who came to July's Second Saturday Summer Clean-up event! Fantastic news coverage from WOOD-TV! Thanks Channel 8!

Nearly 20 volunteers went to work to clean and preserve headstones at Kalamazoo’s Riverside Cemetery on Saturday.