Preservation, Facilities, & Historical Collections:
by the numbers
2 films created by Artist-in Residence Roberto Mighty: “The Significant
Monument Collection” and “Interpreting the Binney Monument”
3 historic cast iron fences repaired and repainted
12 cast iron road and path signs restored
30 significant monuments documented by archival photographs and assessed
by professional conservator and prioritized for future conservation
75 colleagues from around the country attended a day-long conference
“Reimagining the Cemetery as Museum: Lessons from IMLS
Stewardship Grants” hosted by Mount Auburn
109 leaning or loose monuments repaired and reset
151 requests for genealogical information received and responded to
1,560 volunteer hours contributed to Historical Collections by 10 volunteers
3,160 monuments washed
31,000 historic records digitized with gift donated in honor of trustee
Caroline Loughlin
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