This fall, a live-action version of long-buried history is being resurrected at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. This repeat event hosted by the Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc. board of directors invites visitors into the historic cemetery to learn more about four individuals who sleep beneath the towering native trees. History among the Hemlocks: A Spirited …
Georgia Power funds projects at Old Clarkesville Cemetery
Photo: Carson Sprinkle/HCCP, Inc. Shown, from left, are Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc. board members and Georgia Power representatives Diane Brown, Cindy Grace, Jeremy Spradlin, E. Lane Gresham, Kathy Walker, Brent Edwards, Brooks Garcia, Polly Earle, Josh Likins and Carson Sprinkle. An infusion of funding from Georgia Power through a Citizens of Georgia Power Legacy Grant …
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Gloaming Picnic & Art Auction to benefit Old Clarkesville Cemetery
Join supporters of the Old Clarkesville Cemetery on May 15 for what promises to be a memorable evening to raise funds for the preservation and restoration of the historic landmark. Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc. is hosting the Gloaming Picnic & Art Auction at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery starting at 5 p.m., with several highlights built …
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Help us preserve the cemetery
Dear Friend and Supporter of the Old Clarkesville Cemetery,Thank you for your steadfast support. This circa-1831 historic site continues to offer a peaceful respite just steps from the bustle of the Clarkesville Square. It stands as a landmark of local pride and a meaningful chapter in the broader history of our region and nation.Since 2017, …
Help us complete cemetery projects
Layout of existing Durbec family plot Sketch of the completed restoration Dear Friend and Supporter of the Old Clarkesville Cemetery, Thank you for your steadfast support. This circa 1831 historic site is experiencing a revival as it retakes its rightful place in the history of Clarkesville and the broader scope of our regional and national …
Gloaming Picnic & Art Auction set for April 22
Fundraiser for Old Clarkesville Cemetery to feature local art Join supporters of the Old Clarkesville Cemetery on April 22 for what promises to be a memorable evening to raise funds for the preservation and restoration of the historic landmark. Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc. is hosting the Gloaming Picnic & Art Auction at the Old …
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Wreaths Across America comes to historic cemetery
On Saturday, Dec. 17, members of the Tomochichi Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, the Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc. board and other community members gathered to honor the 25 veterans who rest in the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. The ceremony and wreath laying service was in conjunction with Wreaths Across America, an organization that seeks …
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