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Gravestone Preservation Workshop with the 48 State Tour
May 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
Learn Historic Restoration from Jonathan Appell as He Brings His Nationwide 48 States Tour to Waxahachie!
Join renowned conservationist Jonathan Appell of Atlas Preservation as he provides a FREE hands-on workshop on the proper way to clean, restore, and preserve damaged headstones in America’s cemeteries.
Monday, June 6
9 am – 3 pm
Waxahachie City Cemetery
300 S. Hawkins Street, Waxahachie, TX
A passionate conservationist and specialist in historic gravestone restoration, Jonathan Appell is coming to Waxahachie City Cemetery as part of his mission to preserve America’s graveyards. CEO of Atlas Preservation, Jon has over 20 years experience working in and around some of the oldest graveyards in America. In 2020, Jonathan set out to conduct 48 gravestone preservation workshops in 48 states, in 48 days. After resounding support, a second tour was launched in 2022 and Waxahachie has been chosen as the location for Texas in light of the recent devastating vandalism in the city cemetery.
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Event Details:
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 replaced eroded or lost stone with the use of a stone infill material, including preparation, application and curing of mortars.
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For further questions or concerns regarding this event contact us! Please feel free to bring water, snacks and a chair for breaks. We recommend wearing closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing if participating.