National Historic Marker Day
This article originally appeared on the William G. Pomeroy Foundation website.
People everywhere enjoy historic markers, from roadsides and parks to historic sites or even their own neighborhoods. According to The Historical Marker Database, there’s more than 157,000 markers in the United States, but many have not received cleaning or care for years.
That’s where National Historic Marker Day steps in! This service-oriented event brings people and communities together to maintain their markers by cleaning them and providing an opportunity to celebrate and preserve history. Created by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, this fun and family-friendly celebration is held the last Friday of every April.
This year, we invite you to volunteer for the second annual National Historic Marker Day on Friday, April 29. All are welcome! Read more...