Leelanau County cemeteries contain numerous early European settlers and their families, representing an important historical record and an integral part of the local heritage. These graves and monuments are the last and often the only record of their life. Repairing, cleaning, and caretaking these physical community archives is a meaningful way to preserve history.

Over the last five years, the Leelanau Historical Society has actively facilitated workshops to teach best-practice rehabilitation methods with instruction from professional monument conservators. This commitment to our ancestors relies on active participation from the community as a way to honor our roots.

Join us for the following Cemetery Preservation Event:

Kasson Township Cemetery Workshop
June 7-8, 2024 | 9-4 PM
Join us for a two-day cemetery repair workshop led by monument conservator, Ron Kelderhouse. Learn the proper repair/rehabilitation methods recommended by the Department of the Interior.

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoiQ0bNtBVlnGZp0uwEgt6s-qB3li--zaynQraplI6s_mZLQ/viewform