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The Sons of the American Revolution will offer a free community class on headstone cleaning, maintenance, and cemetery restoration Saturday, November 14, at 10 a.m. at historic Hopeful Church and Cemetery in Fayetteville.
Established in 1825, Hopeful Cemetery is the final resting place of pioneers, veterans, community leaders, Indigenous people, and founding families whose histories span more than 200 years.
Fayette County has more than 70 other cemeteries, ranging from large public burial grounds and church cemeteries to small family plots. Preserving these sites helps protect the county’s history and honor the people buried there.
The class will introduce participants to headstone cleaning, maintenance, and cemetery restoration, with the larger goal of encouraging residents to help care for burial sites throughout Fayette County.
Organizers hope the effort will inspire a countywide commitment to maintaining headstones and preserving cemeteries for future generations.
The free class begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 14, at Hopeful Church and Cemetery, 1247 Ga. Highway 92 North, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
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