The mission of Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc. is to restore, enhance and preserve this important cultural landmark as a vital part of Clarkesville’s history and as a botanical sanctuary and resource for visitors and residents.
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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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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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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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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Carson Sprinkle/Old Clarkesville Cemetery A recent ceremony at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery honored the service of a War of 1812 veteran. Hosted on Sept. 25 by the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, General John Baytop Scott Chapter, members of several other organizations were in attendance, including the Tomochichi Chapter National Society of the Daughters …
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Clarkesville BSA Troop No. 5 member Mitchell McGahee has completed the restoration of a grave at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery. The Eagle Scout project for McGahee has aided the mission of the cemetery to restore and preserve this historic landmark. With the help of fellow scouts and scoutmasters, McGahee disassembled the grave of Matthew Rhodes, a …
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