The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will host a free cemetery preservation workshop at the Selma City Cemetery in Drew County from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13.
Rusty Brenner of Texas Cemetery Preservation will lead the workshop. The workshop will focus on how to clean, re-set and repair tombstones, as well as instructions on cemetery maintenance, suitable cleaning products and proper techniques to use. Registration is limited to 40 people per workshop.
The AHPP is the Department of Arkansas Heritage agency responsible for identifying, evaluating, registering and preserving the state’s cultural resources.
To register for the workshop or for more information, contact Holly Hope, 1100 N. St., Little Rock, AR 72201, or holly.hope@arkansas.gov or 501-324-9880.