The Auglaize County Historical Society, in collaboration with Greenlawn Cemetery, will host a Gravestone Cleaning Workshop on May 20 4 pm, with Krista Horrocks of the Ohio Historic Connection.
The program, which will also include a brief presentation about the history of Greenlawn Cemetery, will focus on proper cleaning methods of historic tombstones. Participants will be provided the opportunity to clean a tombstone themselves.
Ms. Horrocks is Department Manager, Education and Support Services, for the Ohio History Connection. She holds an AAS in Archeology from Hocking College, a BSS in Historic Anthropology from Ohio University, and an MA in American Studies from Youngstown State University. She has served the Ohio History Connection in several capacities since January 2017.
Registration for the program will open the week after Easter; a small fee will be charged to cover supplies. Those who wish to receive a copy of the form should contact the county Historical Society at auglaizecountyhistory@bright.net .
Some YouTube videos featuring Krista:
Artistry in Stone: Researching Gravestone Carvers with Krista Horrocks
Echoes Extra: This Place of Silence – Ohio’s Cemeteries and Burial Grounds