An entire battalion of military headstones at Placerville Union Cemetery, many dating back to the Civil War, are lichen-encrusted to the point of illegibility, leaning precariously, or both. Please join us on Saturday, August 24 for the fourth of several “Headstone parties” this summer to clean and straighten these monuments to those who have […]
Local Event Type: Volunteer Event
July Headstone Cleaning and Straightening at Placerville Union Cemetery
An entire battalion of military headstones at Placerville Union Cemetery, many dating back to the Civil War, were lichen-encrusted to the point of illegibility, leaning precariously, or both. Over the summer, volunteers worked diligently to clean and straighten veteran headstones. On July 27, in coordination with more than 25 volunteers from El Dorado Hills Boys […]
Weekend Work Party at Missouri Flat Cemetery
Help cleanup Missouri Flat Cemetery this weekend. This small, historic cemetery is located off Missouri Flat Road behind the Target shopping center. Saturday and Sunday promise to be cooler so c’mon out. All ages welcome. No registration required. This is not a Save the Graves event. BRING ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Brooms Rakes […]
Weekend Work Party at Missouri Flat Cemetery
Help cleanup Missouri Flat Cemetery this weekend. This small, historic cemetery is located off Missouri Flat Road behind the Target shopping center. Saturday and Sunday promise to be cooler so c’mon out. All ages welcome. No registration required. This is not a Save the Graves event. BRING ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Brooms Rakes […]
June Headstone Cleaning and Straightening at Placerville Union Cemetery
An entire battalion of military headstones at Placerville Union Cemetery, many dating back to the Civil War, are lichen-encrusted to the point of illegibility, leaning precariously, or both. Please join us on Saturday, June 22 for the second of several “Headstone parties” this summer to clean and straighten these monuments to those who have […]
Headstone Cleaning and Straightening at Placerville Union Cemetery
An entire battalion of military headstones at Placerville Union Cemetery, many dating back to the Civil War, are lichen-encrusted to the point of illegibility, leaning precariously, or both. On Saturday, April 27 over 80 volunteers helped clean and straighten veteran headstones. The event was hosted by the LDS Church in Placerville. Volunteers from […]
Volunteer Assistance with Annual Event at Placerville Union Cemetery
Various shifts starting at 8am. RSVP: required Main event is 10 am – 4 pm. Volunteers are needed before and after the event to: Setup stage area. Distribute water. Greet/assist guests. Breakdown tables, chairs and popups. Remove signs. To RSVP or for more information: info@savethegraveseldorado.org.
Setup Assistance for Annual Event at Placerville Union Cemetery
RSVP: required In preparation for Saturday’s event, we need volunteers to assist with the following activities: Setting up tables, chairs and popups. Roping off parking areas. Posting signs. To RSVP or for more information: info@savethegraveseldorado.org