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$95 per participant (includes all materials and safety gear)Register by September 5, 2025
https://www.mhpn.org/product/cemetery-preservation-workshop/
The Michigan Historic Preservation Network invites you to an advanced, full-day training in cemetery preservation on the historic grounds of Glenwood Historical Cemetery and Arboretum in Flint. Designed for caretakers, advanced volunteers, and preservation professionals, this workshop offers in-depth instruction on the ethical, material, and technical aspects of gravestone conservation in Michigan.
Led by Dr. Thomas Henthorn (University of Michigan-Flint), Suzy Ferguson (A Loving Legacy), and Melanie Purkis (historic masonry specialist, Purkis Cemetery Preservation), the workshop features a mix of expert presentations, live demonstrations, and supervised hands-on cleaning practice.
This workshop is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and National Endowment for the Arts.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Glenwood Historical Cemetery and Arboretum – Flint, Michigan, 1409 Glenwood Ave, Flint, MI 48503-5509, United States
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