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Gravestone Preservation Workshop
Sponsored by
Montana Historical Society
Benton Avenue Cemetery Association
Museums Association of Montana.
Friday, July 31, 2009, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Rain or Shine. Dress accordingly.
Held at Benton Avenue Cemetery, 1800 North Benton Avenue, across from
Carroll College
Conducted by Jonathon Appell, Gravestone Conservation, Hartford,
Connecticut.
The workshop will cover tombstone repair, proper care and
cleaning of headstones, how to reset them, conserve them, and maintain
historic cemeteries.
Check out Jon's websites:
http://www.gravestonepreservation.info/events.asp and
http://www.gravestoneconservation.com
Make checks payable to MAM (Museums Association of Montana)
Call 406-444-4741 for more information.
COST: $50.00 for the day includes materials, tools, and a box lunch - (pre-registration
is required)
What to bring: work gloves, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, water, and a
kneeling pad if desired.
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