48 State Tour! Suffield, CT - Old Center Cemetery

Join us at Old Center Cemetery in Suffield, CT!
The event is co-hosted by Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter & First School Society
All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public
9am-3pm (local time)
48statetour.com/calendar/suffield-ct
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Learn more about Old Center Cemetery:
thesuffieldobserver.com/2020/11/the-old-center-cemetery/
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/1971629/old-center-cemetery
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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.
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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!