[MassHistPres] Preservation Tour & Free Monument Inscription Workshops

[Mount Auburn Cemetery]

Please join us for these two preservation programs at Mount Auburn Cemetery:


*Preservation on the Grounds,* *Thursday, May 27, 2010, 2:00 PM*

A tour and presentation with *David Gallagher*, Chief of Conservation, Mount
Auburn and *Natalie Wampler*, Preservation & Facilities Planner, Mount
Auburn. This is a special behind-the-scenes presentation on the grounds
during National Preservation Month. At the site of our current projects, we
will highlight our work and demonstrate different materials and techniques
used to preserve Mount Auburn's structures. We look forward to sharing our
methods of monument and building care with you! This event will be held
outdoors in the afternoon sun. Please wear proper clothing and footwear and
plenty of sunscreen. Meet at the Entrance Gate. Limited enrollment.
Preregistration required. $5 members; $10
non-members.http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1217&EID=6752#preservationgrounds

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*Monument Inscription Workshops*, *Sunday, June 13 & 24, 2:00-4:00 PM*

The inscriptions on Mount Auburn's 19th-century monuments are disappearing
as marble wears away and brownstone disintegrates. Help us to preserve this
historical information by participating in these monthly workshops
throughout the spring, summer and fall. Participants will review and
practice techniques for deciphering inscriptions and will then work within a
confined area to record this invaluable information. These workshops will be
held outdoors in the afternoon sun. Please wear proper clothing and footwear
and plenty of sunscreen. Meet at the Entrance Gate.
FREE.http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1217&EID=6762

Natalie Wampler/ Preservation & Facilities Planner/ Mount Auburn Cemetery / A
National Historic Landmark. /580 Mount Auburn Street / Cambridge, MA
02138-5517 / Tel 617-607-1931 / Fax 617-864-6909 nwampler at mountauburn.org
www.mountauburn.org
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