Preserving Historic Cemeteries

The Governor Edward Coles- Sally Lincoln NSDAR Chapter, Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation, Thomas Lincoln Cemetery Board, and the Association for the Preservation of Coles County are hosting a cemetery preservation workshop. The expert instructors are John Heider and Dawn Cobb. John is an accomplished cemetery preservation specialist with decades of experience. Dawn is an archaeologist specializing in cemetery preservation with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

There will be two options for the workshop. For those who wish to attend the presentation and hands-on workshop, registration is $15.00, which includes all equipment, supplies and handouts. For those who wish to attend only the indoor portion at Lincoln Log Cabin, registration is $5.00.

Water and snack provided. Please bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoor work at the cemetery.