News from Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery
July 2019 Cemetery News – by Dirk Siedlecki
As I write this article, it is Memorial Day and we are remembering and honoring all those who served our country, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice. I would like to take this opportunity to […]
June 2019 Cemetery News – by Dirk Siedlecki
The Board of Directors of the Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery, is truly honored and pleased to announce the receipt of a very special memorial gift. This amazing gift was made to the FOJHC by Catherine […]
May 2019 Cemetery News – by Dirk Siedlecki
As the weather warms up, so does the list of events, activities and projects for the FOJHC and our volunteers. As of this writing, the concrete slab for our new Cemetery Kiosk pavilion has been poured […]
April 2019 Cemetery News – by Dirk Siedlecki
I am pleased to report that plans for our Cemetery Kiosk project continue to move forward. A contract has been signed to have a concrete slab poured which will serve as a foundation for the […]
March 2019 Cemetery News – Dirk Siedlecki
A Busy Year Ahead—We have a pretty full schedule lined up for 2019 which includes our History Saturday in the Cemetery program, our Tuesday Evening Cemetery Strolls and our Memorial Day programs, along with our […]
February 2019 Cemetery News – by Dirk Siedlecki
Happy New Year and thank you to all who volunteered, attended our events, or made a monetary donation in 2018. We could not do what we do without our volunteers and your support, so thank […]
December 2018/January 2019 Cemetery News – by Dirk Siedlecki
My sincere appreciation and gratitude to our amazing eighteen-member cast of the 2018 “Meet the Pioneers” for the wonderful and interesting program on October 5 and 6. Helping to make this year’s show so successful […]
November 2018 Cemetery News – by Dirk Siedlecki
Thank You and Sincere Appreciation from the Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery To: The teachers and students from Central Medford High School who paid it forward and spent two mornings, September 26 and 27, cleaning […]
October 2018 Cemetery News – by Dirk Siedlecki
Coming on October 5 and 6, 2018, “Meet the Pioneers” returns to the Silent City on the Hill.
This will be our 12th year of offering these very special, guided Living History tours in Jacksonville’s Pioneer […]
September 2018 News from the Silent City on the Hill – by Dirk Siedlecki
On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery, I would like to thank our wonderful docents for presenting such interesting and informative programs at this year’s History Saturdays and […]