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In New Haven, Connecticut, long before there were paved roads or city blocks, there was a man whose story became tied to one of the more unexpected chapters in early American history.

A huge misconception I often see when people install replacement headstones for veterans is that the original marker must be removed or destroyed. Many people believe this is required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but that’s not always the case.

In 2022, the Pioneer Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) accepted the challenge of cleaning the nearly 100-year-old statue. They soon realized that not only was the statue in need of cleaning, but the marble veteran headstones were in similar condition. The project became known as the “Monumental Challenge.”

At GraveGeek Volunteers Inc., our mission is carried forward by dedicated individuals who give their time, skills, and compassion to preserving history.

At GraveGeek Volunteers Inc., our mission is carried forward by dedicated individuals who give their time, skills, and compassion to preserving history.

Sunburst lichen is one of the most damaging biological growths found on gravestones, especially on older marble and limestone markers that are already soft from decades of weathering.

At GraveGeek Volunteers Inc., our mission is carried out by caring, skilled individuals who give their time, compassion, and curiosity to preserving history. From cleaning and documenting to researching ancestry and advocating for forgotten cemeteries, our volunteers are the driving force behind this work's success. We are going to start introducing our GraveGeek's in a blog post each month. Today, we’re proud to share the stories of three amazing members of our community: Cr

Buckets, brushes, and bottles get rinsed, dried, and tucked away in sheds and basements until the ground thaws again.

Preservation, laughter, and a slip-and-slide down a West Virginia hill. What more could you ask for?

Every cemetery tells a story. Some stones shine bright with fresh flowers and family visits, while others sit quietly, weathered by time, their inscriptions slowly fading. For many of us at GraveGeek Volunteers Inc., those forgotten stones are where our hearts pull us the most.

Cemetery records hold a wealth of information for genealogists, historians, and anyone seeking to uncover stories from the past.

Unlock the stories that lie beneath years of wear and weathering.

From ancient civilizations to modern times, burial practices have been shaped by a complex array of factors.

Visiting the monuments at Gettysburg evokes deep emotions to almost every visitor.

Grieving family members would call upon a sin-eater, a person tasked with the responsibility of absorbing the deceased’s sins.

In the early American colonies, death was an ever-present reality.

Walking through a military cemetery, you might notice something striking: coins carefully placed atop headstones, each denomination...

A stroll through the historic cemeteries of the original 13 colonies on the East Coast reveals a fascinating array of gravestones, with...

Changing Attitudes Toward Death The Rural Cemetery Movement created a shift in societal attitudes toward death. As before, graveyards...

Are cemeteries for the dead or the living?