48 State Tour! Milan, MI - Rice Cemetery

Join us at Rice Cemetery in Milan, MI! The event is co-hosted by Andrew Noland with Milan Township All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public 9am-3pm (local time) Mead Road x Dennison Road Milan, MI 48160 https://48statetour.com/calendar/milan-mi - Learn more about Rice Cemetery: https://thesuntimesnews.com/historic-marker-recognizes-pioneer-cemetery-and-the-stories-that-shaped-a-nation/ https://www.milanmi.gov/ https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/1468/rice-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!