March 2013

Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy
Spring Spirit Stroll 2013




Enjoy a one hour guided tour featuring actors in costume at gravesides who bring to life stories of selected individuals buried in the cemetery. Meet a few of the "Incredible Firsts" introduced at Spirits in October last fall. 
Daily, March 15-24 at 5:30 pm. $10/person at the gate. More details on our web site. 
 
This year, the Spring Spirit Stroll is a sanctioned event of the Cherry Blossom Festival. For more information, check out cherryblossom.com. Don't forget to tell us you're going on our Spring Spirit Stroll Facebook page. :)

 

 

Thanks to Troop 170 for  Great Service!

Creek Clean Up

Scouts and their leaders from Boy Scout Troop 170 were given an historic tour and then spent the morning on  Saturday, March 9  cleaning up Riverside Cemetery's segment of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail
 in anticipation of our April  ribbon cutting ceremony (TBA).   

The area which required de-littering was the creek bed of Vineville Branch, where recent rains had brought in debris from the city's storm drains and I-75. 

We are very grateful to the hard work the Boy Scout troop put in!  They found some curious objects- a Sears and Roebuck washing machine lid, a car tire,  a GPS, a cell phone, a car muffler, a Walmart gift card, and a baker's rolling pin.  View the album on the Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy Facebook Photos page. Also, check out Boy Scouts Troop 170's website for more information about the work they do in the community. 

 

Even though the Trail hasn't been officially opened, construction  has been completed so feel freet o visit and walk the trail and boardwalk.   

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Full Moon Euphoria 2013

A once-a-year-only opportunity to compose unique and evocative photos by moonlight at historic Riverside Cemetery. Experiment with long and multiple exposures to create awesome special effects. Try "painting" with light using flashlights to illuminate subject matter. Models and props provided. Or bring your own. 
Novice, amateur and professional photographers alike are welcomed! Professionals will be on hand to instruct and advise you.

Fee is $25; couples pay $40 (revenues benefit cemetery preservation)

For more information, go to Full Moon Euphoria at Ovations365.com. Don't forget to tell us you'll be there on our Full Moon Euphoria Facebook page. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Become A Friend of Riverside Cemetery!

Our membership drive is in full swing! Thanks to all who have already become members. We hope the rest of you will consider becoming members for 2013. 

The Conservancy exists to preserve, to enhance and to share the beauty and history of Riverside Cemetery for the benefit of future generations. Join our efforts and enjoy our public programs!

 

In addition, the Conservancy builds endowments to secure the long-term stability of the cemetery. We received a 501 (C) 3 non-profit designation from the IRS in December of 2005. All donations are tax deductible.

 

You can become a member of the Historic Riverside Cemetery

Conservancy by purchasing an annual membership at any of the

following levels:

  • Student Supporter.....................$10
  • Individual................................$25
  • Dual/Family..............................$40
  • Gingko Gardener........................$100
  • Earthwork Angel........................$250
  • Gate House Guardian...................$500
  • Ascending Advocate....................$1,000
  • Calvert Vaux Society...................$5,000
Each level offers different benefits, but all levels offer the benefit of knowing that your continued support will help preserve one of the community's most treasured landmarks!

 



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