Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

Atlas Preservation’s 48 State Tour – Louisville, Kentucky

May 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us at Eastern Cemetery in Louisville, KY.
Free & open to the public
9am-3pm (local time)

Check out the Find a Grave and Eastern Cemetery website:
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/73814/eastern-cemetery
https://friendsofeasterncemetery.com/

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.

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.

https://48statetour.com/schedule/louisville-kentucky

Details

Date:
May 21, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1055464311985120/?ref=newsfeed

Organizers

Friends of Eastern Cemetery
Atlas Preservation

Venue

Eastern Cemetery
641 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204 United States
+ Google Map
paypal