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SUMMARY:Genealogy Course at Thomas Balch Library: January 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interested in your ancestral history within Loudoun\, or curious about historic cemeteries in general? Join us at Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg (see map below) on  January 27\, 2026 and learn why cemetery preservation is important\, how to research your ancestry as well as how to use the vast resources available at Thomas Balch Library. This course begins at 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Complete the form below to sign up. \nThis is a one-day course from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Lunch will be provided. The main topics being covered during the course are: \n\nWhy cemetery conservation is important.\nHow to research the history of a cemetery\, those buried there\, its establishment as well as researching ancestral connections.\nHow to find and use resources within Thomas Balch Library.\n\nAdditonal Information: \n\nThere will be a maximum of 25 people in the class\nCourse handbook\, notebook\, and pens will be provided\nYou will receive a certificate of completion\n\nIf you have any further questions regarding this course\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for further assistance. We appreciate your participation and look forward to meeting you on January 24\, 2026. \nEmail: info@loudouncemeteryconservancy.org\nAlfred Van Huyck\, Executive Director: (703) 624-5536\nSamantha Ferringer\, Director of Training: (845) 596-6616 \nLoudoun Cemetery Consevancy Training
URL:https://loudouncemeteryconservancy.org/event/thomas-balch-genealogy-course/
LOCATION:Thomas Balch Library\, 208 W Market St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Preservation and Strategic Plannning Course: May 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at New Jersualem Lutheran Church in Lovettsville for a hands-on learning experience with experts in the field of cemetery strategic planning\, documentation\, preservation\, and cemetery landscaping. \nThis is a one-day course that begins at 9:30a.m. and ends by 4:00p.m. Lunch will be provided. The topics being covered are below: \n\nWhy cemetery conservation is important\, including a brief history of the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church cemetery.\nHow to create a five-year work plan for the cemetery of interest including:\nPre-requisite research\, documentation and photographs.\nIdentifying the type of conditions of gravestones for future priority for restoration.\nIdentifying landscape conditions which require remedial work.\nRecommend priority actions\, timing and budget.\nMultiple cemetery walkthroughs focusing on the details necessary for a five-year plan.\n\nComplete the form below to sign up. \nAdditonal Information: \n\nThere will be a maximum of 25 people in the class\nCourse handbook\, notebook\, and pens will be provided\nYou will receive a certificate of completion\n\nIf you have any further questions regarding this course\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for further assistance. We appreciate your participation and look forward to meeting you on May 9\, 2026. \nEmail: info@loudouncemeteryconservancy.org\nAlfred Van Huyck\, Executive Director: (703) 624-5536\nSamantha Ferringer\, Director of Training: (845) 596-6616 \nCemetery Preservation and Strategic Planning course
URL:https://loudouncemeteryconservancy.org/event/cemetery-preservation-and-strategic-plannning-course-may-9-2026/
LOCATION:New Jerusalem Lutheran Church\, 12942 Lutheran Church Road\, Lovettsville\, VA\, 20180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
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SUMMARY:"Managing a Cemetery" Course at Thomas Balch Library\, June 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Course Details:  \nThis is a one-day course from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The main topics being covered during the course are: \n\nWhy cemetery conservation is important.\nWhat it means to manage a cemetery.\nHow to manage a cemetery.\n\nQuestions you may have: \n\nWhat should I wear?\nPlease wear clothes you are comfortable learning and sitting in.\nHow many people are in the class?\nThere will be a maximum of 25 people in the class.\nWhat if I am sick or have a last-minute emergency come up during the course?\nThis course is offered in a limited capacity throughout the year. We ask that you attend the course outside of an illness or an emergency\, however if you cannot attend\, please contact the Director of Training\, Samantha Ferringer at (845) 596-6616 as soon as possible. The $40 is non-refundable.\nAre there any other materials that I need to bring?\nNotebooks and pens will be provided\, however if there are specific materials you are more comfortable using\, please bring them with you.\nWhat happens when I finish the course?\nUpon completing this course\, you will receive a certificate of completion as well as a cemetery handbook summarizing the information provided in the course\, as well as outside references.\n\nIf you have any further questions regarding this course\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for further assistance. We appreciate your participation and look forward to meeting you on June 13\, 2026. \nEmail: info@loudouncemeteryconservancy.org\nAlfred Van Huyck\, Executive Director: (703) 624-5536\nSamantha Ferringer\, Director of Training: (845) 596-6616 \nCemetery Trustee Course
URL:https://loudouncemeteryconservancy.org/event/cemetery-training-course-at-thomas-balch-library/
LOCATION:Thomas Balch Library\, 208 W Market St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and Celebration at Oatlands Carriage House
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the Past\, Looking to the Future\nJoin the Loudoun Cemetery Conservancy as we celebrate the cemeteries and individuals who made 2026 remarkable\, and look ahead to an exciting year of training and preservation in 2027. \nLocation: Oatlands Carriage House\, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane\, Leesburg\, VA 20175 \nWhat’s on the program \n\nRecognition: A celebration of outstanding cemeteries and volunteers from 2026\nAwards: Presentation of the 2026 Annual Awards\n2027 Training Programs: An overview of upcoming courses and opportunities with the Conservancy\, including a discussion on Planning in Cemeteries\nCommunity: Networking\, conversation\, and connection with fellow preservation enthusiasts\n\nReserve your spot \nAdmission is complimentary\, but seating is limited to 75 guests and registration is required. Please use the form below. \nQuestions? Reach out through our email address or find us on Facebook at The Loudoun Cemetery Conservancy Chat Room. \nEmail: info@loudouncemeteryconservancy.org\nAlfred Van Huyck\, Executive Director: (703) 624-5536\nSamantha Ferringer\, Director of Training: (845) 596-6616 \nLoudoun Cemetery Consevancy Annual Meeting
URL:https://loudouncemeteryconservancy.org/event/oatlands-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Oatlands Carriage House\, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T093000
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SUMMARY:Managing a Historic Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Course Details: \nThis is a one-day course from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The main topics being covered during the course are: \n\nWhy cemetery conservation is important.\nWhat it means to manage a cemetery.\nHow to manage a cemetery.\n\nQuestions you may have: \n\nWhat should I wear?\nPlease wear clothes you are comfortable learning and sitting in. \nHow many people are in the class?\nThere will be a maximum of 25 people in the class.\nWhat if I am sick or have a last-minute emergency come up during the course?\nThis course is offered in a limited capacity throughout the year. We ask that you attend the course outside of an illness or an emergency\, however if you cannot attend\, please contact the Director of Training\, Samantha Ferringer at (845) 596-6616 as soon as possible. The $45 is non-refundable.\nAre there any other materials that I need to bring?\nNotebooks and pens will be provided\, however if there are specific materials you are more comfortable using\, please bring them with you.\nWhat happens when I finish the course?\nUpon completing this course\, you will receive a certificate of completion as well as a cemetery handbook summarizing the information provided in the course\, as well as outside references.\n\nIf you have any further questions regarding this course\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for further assistance. \nEmail: info@loudouncemeteryconservancy.org\nAlfred Van Huyck\, Executive Director: (703) 624-5536\nSamantha Ferringer\, Director of Training: (845) 596-6616 \nManaging a Historic Cemetery
URL:https://loudouncemeteryconservancy.org/event/managing-a-historic-cemetery/
LOCATION:Thomas Balch Library\, 208 W Market St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T160000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Research in Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Expanded to include gravestone photography for documentation\, this course will guide participants through genealogy research methods and conclude with a practicum in which they apply their newly acquired skills in a real-world cemetery setting. \nCourse Details\nThis is a one-day course from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The main topics covered during the course are: \n\nWhy cemetery conservation is important.\nHow to complete genealogy research\, including a practicum.\nHow to photograph gravestones for documentation.\n\nQuestions You May Have\n\nWhat should I wear?\nPlease wear clothes you are comfortable learning and sitting in.\nHow many people are in the class?\nThere will be a maximum of 25 people in the class.\nWhat if I am sick or have a last-minute emergency come up during the course?\nThis course is offered in a limited capacity throughout the year. We ask that you attend unless you are ill or have an emergency. If you cannot attend\, please contact the Director of Training\, Samantha Ferringer\, at (845) 596-6616 as soon as possible. The $45 fee is non-refundable.\nAre there any other materials that I need to bring?\nNotebooks and pens will be provided. If there are specific materials you are more comfortable using\, please bring them with you.\nWhat happens when I finish the course?\nUpon completing this course\, you will receive a certificate of completion and a cemetery handbook summarizing the information provided in the course\, along with outside references.\n\nIf you have any further questions about this course\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. \nEmail: info@loudouncemeteryconservancy.org\nAlfred Van Huyck\, Executive Director: (703) 624-5536\nSamantha Ferringer\, Director of Training: (845) 596-6616 \nGenealogy Research in Cemeteries
URL:https://loudouncemeteryconservancy.org/event/genealogy-research-in-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Thomas Balch Library\, 208 W Market St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T160000
DTSTAMP:20261010T141100Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Research in African-American and Formerly Enslaved Historic Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:This new course is designed to address the unique documentation and research challenges presented by African-American and formerly enslaved historic cemeteries. Participants will learn photography for documentation using techniques specific to these sites and will complete a hands-on practicum to reinforce the skills covered in the course. \nCourse Details\nThis is a one-day course from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The main topics covered during the course are: \n\nWhy cemetery conservation is important.\nHow to complete genealogy research in African American and formerly enslaved cemeteries\, including a practicum.\nHow to photograph gravestones for documentation.\n\nQuestions You May Have\n\nWhat should I wear?\nPlease wear clothes you are comfortable learning and sitting in.\nHow many people are in the class?\nThere will be a maximum of 25 people in the class.\nWhat if I am sick or have a last-minute emergency come up during the course?\nThis course is offered in a limited capacity throughout the year. We ask that you attend unless you are ill or have an emergency. If you cannot attend\, please contact the Director of Training\, Samantha Ferringer\, at (845) 596-6616 as soon as possible. The $45 fee is non-refundable.\nAre there any other materials that I need to bring?\nNotebooks and pens will be provided. If there are specific materials you are more comfortable using\, please bring them with you.\nWhat happens when I finish the course?\nUpon completing this course\, you will receive a certificate of completion and a cemetery handbook summarizing the information provided in the course\, along with outside references.\n\nIf you have any further questions about this course\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. \nEmail: info@loudouncemeteryconservancy.org\nAlfred Van Huyck\, Executive Director: (703) 624-5536\nSamantha Ferringer\, Director of Training: (845) 596-6616 \nGenealogy Research in African-American and Formerly Enslaved Historic Cemeteries
URL:https://loudouncemeteryconservancy.org/event/genealogy-research-in-african-american-and-formerly-enslaved-historic-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Thomas Balch Library\, 208 W Market St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270508T160000
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CREATED:20261005T182318Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing a Historic Cemetery Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide participants with the skills to develop a strategic plan for a historic cemetery\, covering cataloging\, surveying and assessing site conditions\, landscaping\, budgeting\, and thorough documentation practices. \nCourse Details\nThis is a one-day course from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The main topics covered during the course are: \n\nWhy cemetery conservation is important.\nPreservation in cemeteries\, including documentation\, cataloging\, surveying\, assessment\, landscaping\, and finance and budgeting.\nCemetery walk-through with discussion.\n\nQuestions You May Have\n\nWhat should I wear?\nPlease wear clothes you are comfortable learning and sitting in.\nHow many people are in the class?\nThere will be a maximum of 25 people in the class.\nWhat if I am sick or have a last-minute emergency come up during the course?\nThis course is offered in a limited capacity throughout the year. We ask that you attend unless you are ill or have an emergency. If you cannot attend\, please contact the Director of Training\, Samantha Ferringer\, at (845) 596-6616 as soon as possible. The $45 fee is non-refundable.\nAre there any other materials that I need to bring?\nNotebooks and pens will be provided. If there are specific materials you are more comfortable using\, please bring them with you.\nWhat happens when I finish the course?\nUpon completing this course\, you will receive a certificate of completion and a cemetery handbook summarizing the information provided in the course\, along with outside references.\n\nIf you have any further questions about this course\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. \nEmail: info@loudouncemeteryconservancy.org\nAlfred Van Huyck\, Executive Director: (703) 624-5536\nSamantha Ferringer\, Director of Training: (845) 596-6616 \nPreparing a Historic Cemetery Strategic Plan
URL:https://loudouncemeteryconservancy.org/event/preparing-a-historic-cemetery-strategic-plan/
LOCATION:New Jerusalem Lutheran Church\, 12942 Lutheran Church Road\, Lovettsville\, VA\, 20180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training Workshop
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