Heritage Haldimand hosts cemetery mapping workshop

Heritage Haldimand will be offering a special cemetery mapping workshop on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be led by Archaeology and Cemetery Conservancy expert Seika Groves at Riverside Cemetery in Dunnville, 660 Main St. W.

Geared toward the historian or genealogist, the workshop will teach participants how to create a map cemetery map, catalogue grave sites (names, dates, symbols, etc.), and offer technical explanations. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and enclosed footwear.

The cost for this workshop is $35 per person, with limited space available. Registration may be completed online at link.haldimandcounty.ca or in person at the Haldimand County Administration Building, 53 Thorburn St. S., Cayuga.

For more information please contact Heritage Haldimand at heritage@haldimandcounty.on.ca or 905-318-5932, ext. 6516.