Leelanau Historical Society hosts Suttons Bay cemeteries, gravestone cleaning bee

From staff reports

The Leelanau Historical Society recognizes that these two cemeteries in Suttons Bay contain numerous early settlers of Leelanau County and their families, representing a historical record and an integral part of the local heritage that must be preserved.

This workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 3-7 pm is being held to rehabilitate and preserve the gravestones at the Suttons Bay Township Cemetery  and adjacent St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, which are located at the end of W. First St. Leelanau Historical Society staff will teach gentle gravestone cleaning methods recommended by the Department of the Interior. Bring gloves, kneeling pad, and pruning shears. All other supplies will be provided.

We welcome participants to come for a portion or all of the workshop—whatever their schedules allow. The first staff demonstration will start at 3:10 pm before we let participants loose to clean the headstones of their choice.  We will repeat the cleaning demonstration at 4, 5, and 6 pm for those who join the workshop later.

Click here for more information about the event. And click here to register.

For questions, please email Info@LeelanauHistory.org or call (231) 256-7475.