Rediscovering History, Inc. - 501(c)(3) Volunteer Cemetery Preservation

Cemetery Restoration Photo Galleries

We take a lot of pride in sharing our before and after photos. When we first arrive to a cemetery, it often time seems overwhelming. However, with the team of volunteers we have, we make quick work and easily Rediscover History in our local towns. The top gallery features current, completed and ongoing projects. The bottom gallery features many photos from the cemeteries we have visited .

Before and After Photos

Miner Cemetery, Salem CT, BEFORE
When we arrived on the private property to clean this site we knew we hard our work cut out for us. Four hours later we were finished! For a list of all graves in this cemetery click on the photo to visit the Hale Collection Website.

Miner Cemetery Salem CT Rediscovering History Connecticut Grave restoration preservation

Miner Cemetery, Salem CT, AFTER We had quite a few people help at this site and were very proud of how beautifully it was restored. Featured Stone: Revolutionary War Hero - Captain Stephen Billings, died Jan. 29, 1798, age 47 yrs. Colonel. Swifts' Regiment.

Lathrop Cemetery, Salem CT - BEFORE This location was completely lost to time, You may not have even known it was there except for the tiny sign telling you it was. The first crew and land owners went in and removed the tons of trees. Then they were ready for us to get in there and do the rest.

Lathrop Cemetery, Salem, CT - After We couldn't believe how pretty this little spot was. We were so happy to see it and give the respect to our Revolutionary War hero too.

Harris Cemetery Salem CT Cemetery Restoration preservation cleanup revolutionary war heros

Harris Cemetery - Salem CT, BEFORE This cemetery came to our attention from one of our team members who used to explore this area as a kid. Its a big plot of land that was completely overtaken by prickers and brush. For a list of graves visit the Hale Collection page by clicking on the photo.

Harris Cemetery, Salem CT - Phase 1 Cleanup Why wait until the snow is gone to begin cleaning? We're dedicated! We were honored to revitalize Revolutionary War Veteran, Ebenezer Roger's grave stone. This next cleanup date for this site should completely clear it out. At some point we would like to address the railings along the property and see if we can restore those.

Gallery of Photos from Before, During and After

Harris Cemetery, Salem, CT During Cleanup Phase 1

Miner Cemetery, Salem CT We love having teenage volunteers!

Miner Cemetery, Salem CT - Michael cleaning up the rock wall and repairing it

Harris Cemetery, Salem, CT During Phase 1 Cleanup

Randall Brown - North Stonington, CT Before

Randall Brown - North Stonington, CT Before Rafel Randall December 18, 1787

Killam Cemetery, Preston CT a Stone from 1733

Harris Cemetery, Salem CT Beautiful Stone work

Miner Cemetery, Salem CT - When we find broken pieces we try to put them together for future restoration projects. Sometimes we can't find all the pieces which is disappointing.

Miner Cemetery, Salem CT - Captain Stephen Billings January 29, 1798, Revolutionary War Veteran.

Miner Cemetery, Salem CT - Before This was very overgrown with prickers and a little bit of poison ivy much to Michele and Michael's dismay!

Miner Cemetery, Salem CT Martha Miner Died May 7, 1817 aged 18 years old

Shedon Cemetery Sterling CT - we Were able to pull Almira's stone up from the earth. We didn't realize it was there until we started poking the ground looking for any fallen and buried stones.

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