The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Subject
Prince George's County Cemetery Preservation Manual
Publication Date
December 2010
Source of Copies
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Category
Brochure, Report, and Special Study
Cover page
Number of Pages
2
Abstract
This manual provides information on the types of cemeteries present in Prince George's
County, why it is important to preserve cemeteries, how to develop a cemetery preservation
plan, where to look for funding, and how to research and survey historic cemeteries. Guidance
is offered on basic preservation techniques, including initial clean-up, regular maintenance,
gravestone cleaning, repairs, resetting gravestones, and selecting a skilled conservator.
The appendices provide a glossary of terms commonly used in cemetery research, survey, and
preservation, how to identify cemetery features, sample survey forms, cemetery laws, and a
bibliography. Through this manual, M-NCPPC hopes to bolster local cemetery preservation
efforts and generate additional support for the protection of historic burial grounds.
Price
$3.50
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