This service project will take place outdoors at the historic Mt Olive Cemetery in Clarksville, Tennessee. This 2-hour hands-on seminar will provide members with the opportunity to learn the art and science behind cemetery headstone restoration and preservation. Come learn and experience how the Clarksville community is preserving American history and help contribute to the preservation of this National Historic Place.
What to wear: Members should wear seasonal outdoor work clothing and sturdy footwear. No open-toe footwear.
What will be provided: During the hands-on restoration of the headstones, members will be provided personal protective equipment (eye protection and gloves). All tools and cleaning equipment will be provided.
Event Location: Mt Olive Cemetery, Clarksville, Tn. Access to the cemetery is possible by parking at the Clarksville Ephesus 7th Day Adventist Church located at 931 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville Tn. The parking lot is located behind the church.
Mt Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society Web Site: https://mtolivechps.weebly.com/