by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jul 20, 2023 | Blog
Proper maintenance of cemeteries and grave markers can prevent quick deterioration of monuments and can help protect community history. But, it is important to understand what techniques, tools and materials should be used to prevent more damage from occurring during...
by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog
Yesterday we met as a team for the first time. We ended up needing to focus on classroom based activities as there was a funeral at the cemetery, but we found some good ways to keep busy, build relationships, and begin to develop the skills needed for our work. This...
by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jun 11, 2018 | Blog
When it comes to envisioning their plans for the summer, most students dream of days on the beach perfecting their tan. Others may frantically apply for jobs or set out on adventures around the world. Most, however, don’t plan to spend part of their summer in a...
by Erin-Lee McGuire | Jun 5, 2018 | Blog
The Unknown I’ve always struggled with the ideas of cemeteries, holding the belief that gravestones are too objective. To describe someone’s entire being in just a few words leaving a feeling of discomfort. How do you simply get someone’s very essence across through...
by David Klok | May 21, 2018 | Blog
May 17th was our first day of the field school actually spent in the field, at Emanu-el cemetery. Personally, it was also the first time that I can remember having ever been in a cemetery, something I only realized when I sat down to write this post. I have been very...
