DC Metro Chapter of the Association for Gravestone Studies

08/17/2023

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — The Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is preparing the removal of the Confederate Memorial following a congressional mandate.

ANC said Congress is requiring the removal of the memorial. Now, the Army is encouraging public comment on the issue.

On August 23, a virtual public meeting will be held where the Army will seek input regarding alternatives that will avoid, minimize, or mitigate the adverse effects of the monument’s removal.

The meeting is part of a 30-day public scoping period, that was initiated on August 4 with the intent to address potential environmental effects associated with the congressional mandate.

The ANC-hosted virtual meeting on August 23 will be 7 p.m. More information on the meeting and how to register can be found HERE.

07/19/2023

03/24/2023

https://mailchi.mp/06bc22b69759/december-bulletin-8751652?e=456b09927c

Pay by Paypal through our website: www.FREDERICKSBURGCITYCEMETERY.ORG. or send a check to: Fredericksburg Cemetery Co., Inc. P.O. Box 7643 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 For inquiries, call 540-300-6140 or email [email protected]  

12/08/2022

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/google-street-view-for-cemeteries?fbclid=IwAR0TsSBI1NmUYB5K50C-jk1b2e24k4KHSdKNGQXKaJatT0l9FWS6om77Esw

Atlantic Geomatics is creating a map of the UK’s cemeteries to help people track down their ancestors’ final resting place.

02/20/2022

Please be careful if you go to cemeteries!😢

A Staten Island mom of 5 was killed when a large headstone fell on her as she labored in a Graniteville cemetery, in response to aa lawsuit. Elvira Navarro, 53, was tending to graves at Baron Hirsch Cemetery on Oct. 28 when the deadly mishap occurred. A 2,000-pound monument toppled over as Navarro l...

07/12/2021

Richmond, Virginia

Thank you to https://www.facebook.com/New.York.Chapter.AGS/ for the ororiginal post.

The New York Chapter of the not-for-profit organization AGS is dedicated to the study and preservation of gravemarkers of all periods and styles.

07/09/2021

The latest study for cleaning headstones from the NCPTT.

Best Practice Recommendations for Cleaning Government-Issued Marble Headstones (2011-17) Posted by Mary Striegel On July 21, 2011 · In Cemetery Conservation, Materials Conservation, Product Catalog Jason Church demonstrates the proper technique for cleaning a marble headstone using a biocidal clean...

06/22/2021

Have you ever seen a tombstone shaped like a cube turned to stand on end? We have!
This stone marks the final resting place of Charles Fowler and Kenneth Dresser.