Michigan Historic Cemeteries Preservation Guide
King GG. 2004. Michigan Historic Cemeteries Preservation Guide. The Charter Township of Canton Historic District Commission and Department of Leisure Services; Michigan State Historic Preservation Office
Preface: "There are hundreds of historic cemeteries in the state of Michigan. However, until publication of this manual, anyone wishing to undertake conservation and preservation of these historic cemeteries had to search through numerous and often conflicting sources for information. There was no comprehensive source outlining sound conservation and preservation practices. With publication of this manual, endorsed by the State Historic Preservation Office, individuals and communities now have one reliable source. This manual outlines the preservation and conservation process in a step by step manner. It facilitates the process by offering chapters on organizing efforts, surveying and documenting, and conservation of the cemetery. In addition, a chapter on management and maintenance assists in planning for the future care of the cemetery. A final chapter offers suggestions for optimal utilization of the historic cemetery property. An extensive appendix offers documentation forms, readings, websites, and a glossary of terms that will help add to the body of knowledge of conservators, and community officials and guide them in their efforts. Information from sources such as the National Park Service, The Association for Gravestones Studies, the National Preservation Institute, the Chicora Foundation, the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; interviews with conservators as well as years of practical conservation practice add to the usefulness of the manual. Though technologies change and new products and practices evolve the concepts presented in the manual will serve as a solid foundation for preservation and conservation projects." Funding was provided in part by a 2003 Historic Preservation Fund grant to Canton Township (project number MI-03-052) administered by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Canton Township, Michigan is a Certified Local Government.
- Type
- Generic Document
- Authors
- King, Gregg
- Date of Issue
- 2004
- Publisher
- The Charter Township of Canton Historic District Commission and Department of Leisure Services; Michigan State Historic Preservation Office
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Historic Preservation Education and Training