48 State Tour! Bloomington, IN - Clear Creek Cemetery

Join us at Clear Creek Cemetery in Bloomington, IN! The event is co-hosted by Monroe County Cemetery Committee FEATURING A SPECIAL LIVE Stone Carving Demo with our great & talented friend Casey Winningham! All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public 9am-3pm (local time) https://48statetour.com/calendar/bloomington-in - Learn more about Clear Creek Cemetery: https://monroehistory.org/ https://www.facebook.com/mocohistoryctr?__cft__[0]=AZax5a-fZtztfaVEA3hj1-nhlxOyV4Lsr_EwzkLbk_-XCX0ylKj-HCb_4mZpKtF7n2lWGdqHpI1VWPdQ8NzRNjf88sK6WkBfZ4WJPG7R13vD6YA_l-upn-YCil0bukCEH9Xrpdo1r79ymR4f7Yl-whr9&__tn__=q https://x.com/mocohistoryctr/ https://www.instagram.com/mocohistoryctr/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvLGFtdJGCtZm_-FiZ05AEw https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/286182/clear-creek-cemetery - Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques! A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short walk and talk tour, visually surveying some of the most historic gravestones and monuments in need of repair. Safe & effective removal of biological activity w/ approved stone cleaners & graffiti removal + prevention. HANDS ON! Adopt a stone and perform the cleaning process yourself. The most common repair techniques will be discussed and performed including resetting a badly leaning or sunken tablet stone and joining broken gravestone fragments using epoxy, clamps, and bracing techniques. *If time allows* we will employ an overhead, lifting tripod and demonstrate how to rig and lift monuments safely. *If time allows* we will review materials required and the process involved in replacing eroded or lost stone with the use of a stone infill material, including preparation, application and curing of mortars. - We recommend bringing water, snacks and any other essentials you feel that you may need. For example, a chair for breaks, hat, sunscreen, etc. We recommend wearing closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing if planning to participate. For further questions or concerns regarding this event, please contact us!