In this episode Bobbie Mathis from the Union City Society for Historic Preservation and Andrew Noland from Silent Cities Restoration join me to talk about cemetery headstone restoration.  Both have restored over 2000 headstones in various cemeteries across Michigan.  We discuss types of material historically used in headstones, the process used to level and repair headstones, as well as advice on how to prevent them from tilting.  The guests also give great advice on how to properly clean headstones, and what materials to use and which ones not to use.  

We also go into stories of cemeteries in Southwest Michigan and other areas of the state, and how some historic cemeteries have been ruined or lost, and how many others are being restored through the hard work of volunteers.  The episode also includes information on upcoming events to learn how to headstone restoration, and so much more!

For more information on Saving Graves, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/270307273437214

Andrew Noland's Silent Cities Restoration: https://www.silentcitiesrestoration.com/

Cemetery Conservators of United Standards: cemeteryconservatorsunitedstandards.org

Association of Gravestone Studies: https://www.gravestonestudies.org/

Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries: https://folhc.wildapricot.org/

For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com/