Earth Day : Cleanup at New Mount Ida Cemetery, Troy, NY

 The City has sent out a press release to schedule annual Earth Day cleanups this year.

Our work in the New Mount Ida Cemetery will be Saturday, April 17th from 9-2pm. We will pile up brush, pick up trash and also bring back the chain hoist to fix or straighten monuments. Or any other projects that come up that volunteers wish to do. The city is giving away lawn and leaf bags. It also sounds like promotional items such as magnets and stickers will be available to hand out to volunteers as well. So we will have to try to get some when we pick up the bags.

Palatines to America German Genealogy Society - NY Chapter Upcoming Presentations

 The Palatines to America German Genealogy Society is hosting two great Zoom presentations on cemeteries. 

• Wednesday, 24 March 2021, 6:30 PM "Lost Graveyards in Germantown, New York" by Tom Shannon, Town Historian for the Town of Germantown, NY.
• Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 6:30 PM "Gravestone Conservation for the Genealogist" by Christopher White, genealogist and gravestone conservator.

Please view this link for Zoom specifics and presentation details. Pre-registration is not required.

The New York Chapter of Palatines to America German Genealogy Society has a Facebook page and a website.

 

Slingerland Vault

 The Slingerland Vault now has its door attached to the vault. It has been a long process to get the vault restored. But it was worth it. Simply, it looks great! Many hands and many donations came in to help get this project completed.

I am not sure what other items are on the list for a final completion, but please view the photo below. Also for a history of this project check the website of The Slingerland Family Burial Vault for more details.