Preservation Network
Fun and informative opportunities to gather with fellow preservation enthusiasts, featuring lectures, workshops, tours, and more!
July
Historic Cemetery Workshop
Knox Heritage is hosting a Cemetery Workshop on Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center. This informative program will explore the importance of historic cemetery preservation, community advocacy, and best practices for protecting and interpreting burial grounds.
Featured speaker Graham Perry, representing the Tennessee Historical Commission’s Historic Cemetery Preservation Program, will share insights on cemetery preservation techniques, legal considerations, and available state resources. The workshop will also include a panel discussion featuring professionals and advocates actively working in cemetery preservation, stewardship, and public history.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about ongoing preservation efforts, ask questions, and engage in conversations about the challenges and opportunities involved in protecting historic cemeteries for future generations.
The workshop is open to the public and will be of interest to preservationists, genealogists, neighborhood advocates, historians, students, and anyone interested in local history and cultural heritage.
Location: Beck Cultural Exchange Center
RSVP now for this FREE event using the form below!