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Friends of
Nunda Cemeteries

PO BOX 22
Nunda, NY 14517

updated November 2011


 
 

 

 Introduction

 The Friends of Nunda Cemeteries held it first meeting in June of 2005. As set forth in our mission statement, the Group is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the historical cemeteries in the Town of Nunda.

 Our Mission
 The mission of the Friends of Nunda Cemeteries is to assist in the restoration and preservation of Oakwood Cemetery and the other cemeteries located in the Town of Nunda, NY, This work includes historical research of the cemetery grounds and the individuals buried there, the physical restoration and preservation of historic features, and increasing public awareness in and appreciation of the historic, social, cultural, and natural significance of Nunda's cemeteries.

Latest News

The Friends held their annual cemetery clean up in May. Our first date was rained out, but the second attempt was successful. Several members, along with help from local scouts, raked leaves and picked up brush.

The Friends contributed toward the repair of six gravestones in Oakwood Cemetery this year. The

The Oakwood Cemetery Association has a new website. www.nundaoakwoodcemetery.org The Association has gratiously included a Friends page with links back to this site.

We are preparing a new mailing to all members and potential members. This will include a form to renew your membership or join the group. If we missed you, please note that memberships and donations may be sent to the Friends at PO Box 22, Nunda, NY 14517-0022. Membership forms are also available at www.nundahistory.org

Be sure to check out the photographs in our Friends Scrapbook!

 Upcoming Events

Our next board meeting is November 22 at 7 PM at the Nunda Historical Society Building. Members are welcome. Watch for dates for our Spring meeting and for clean up days at the local cemeteries.

  How you can help us save our history!

The Friends are accepting donations toward the restoration of Oakwood Cemetery. The donations will be used to repair and restore the gravestones and historical landscaping. The Friends are a not-for-profit organization.

 The best way to help is to become a member - our membership form is now available online! They will also be available at any Friends activity. Click here for a pdf file.

Want to honor a special grave in a Nunda or Portage Cemetery? Take part in our "Floral Remembrance" project.

Donations are also appreciated - checks can be made out and sent to Friends of Nunda Cemeteries, PO Box 22, Nunda NY 14517.

    

Oakwood Cemetery and our other burial grounds have been a part of the Nunda community since the 1820's. They are the resting places for our family, friends, and forefathers as well as a significant historical resource. As with all historical resources, they must be cared for and protected! The monument in the upper left photo has been fixed, but there is much more to do! We need your help so join us!

If you have any questions, you can email Tom Cook.

 

Special Thanks to the Nunda Historical Society for providing this web page!

 

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