Friends of the Historic Fayetteville City Cemetery
After our first meeting in April of 2022, it was full speed ahead. We set goals with the most important items that we wanted to accomplish. Research about the history of the cemetery was time consuming but a vital step. Gail Jenkins and Michelle Anderson presented a Power Point Presentation to the City of Fayetteville City Council, Mayor Ed Johnson, and City Manager Ray Gibson to bring an awareness of the terrible condition of many of the graves and the grounds of the City Cemetery. To make our organization official, we applied for our EIN # and 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with the IRS.
At monthly meetings, we discuss our goals and prioritize the items that need our attention the most. Of course, we can’t accomplish everything without volunteers and funds. To raise funds to accomplish our goals, Gail Jenkins contacted Main Street and requested for Friends of the Fayetteville City Cemetery to be the host of the Cemetery Walk. Fortunately, they made the decision in our favor. We are extremely thankful to the volunteers who stepped up making this a successful event. Work days in the cemetery consist of trimming and cutting trees and bushes, picking up limbs and trash, raking leaves, pulling weeds, spraying Roundup, spreading ant killer, putting in new flower beds, and cleaning graves. Our current fundraisers are selling engraved bricks for the Memorial Brick Path and our Bicentennial Celebration of the City of Fayetteville and the City Cemetery. That’s right our cemetery is two hundred years old. Please join us on June 3rd for an exciting day of events.
At monthly meetings, we discuss our goals and prioritize the items that need our attention the most. Of course, we can’t accomplish everything without volunteers and funds. To raise funds to accomplish our goals, Gail Jenkins contacted Main Street and requested for Friends of the Fayetteville City Cemetery to be the host of the Cemetery Walk. Fortunately, they made the decision in our favor. We are extremely thankful to the volunteers who stepped up making this a successful event. Work days in the cemetery consist of trimming and cutting trees and bushes, picking up limbs and trash, raking leaves, pulling weeds, spraying Roundup, spreading ant killer, putting in new flower beds, and cleaning graves. Our current fundraisers are selling engraved bricks for the Memorial Brick Path and our Bicentennial Celebration of the City of Fayetteville and the City Cemetery. That’s right our cemetery is two hundred years old. Please join us on June 3rd for an exciting day of events.
Upcoming Appearances/Events
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Date:
October 13, 2023 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Venue: Cemetery Walk |
Address:
260 Stonewall Ave W Fayetteville, GA 30214 |
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| Notes: Join us for our Cemetery Walk of the Historic Fayetteville City Cemetery. | ||||||||
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Date:
October 14, 2023 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Venue: Cemetery Walk |
Address:
260 Stonewall Ave W Fayetteville, GA 30214 |
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| Notes: Join us for our Cemetery Walk of the Historic Fayetteville City Cemetery. | ||||||||
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Date:
October 15, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Venue: Cemetery Walk |
Address:
260 Stonewall Ave W Fayetteville, GA 30214 |
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| Notes: Join us for our Cemetery Walk at the Historic Fayetteville City Cemetery. | ||||||||
Recent Appearances/Events
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Date:
June 3, 2023 10:00am - 8:00pm |
Venue: Bicentennial Celebration with Main Street Fayetteville |
Address:
Main Street Fayetteville, GA |
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| Notes: Memorial Walk Dedication 10 a.m.; Victoria Wilcox - Doc Holliday Book Signing 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cemetery Tours 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Scavenger Hunt 12 p.m.-1 p.m.; Face Painting, Sand Art, Dunking Booth 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Cost - 2 events $18.23 or 1 event $10.00 | ||||||||
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Date:
June 3, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm |
Venue: Book Signing Victoria Wilcox |
Address:
Fayetteville City Cemetery Fayetteville, GA |
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Date:
March 21, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Venue: Friends of the Historic Fayetteville Historic City Cemetery Meeting |
Address:
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Date:
March 11, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm |
Venue: Workday at Fayetteville City Cemetery |
Address:
260 Stonewall Ave W Fayetteville, GA 30214 |
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| Notes: Bring gloves, rakes, clippers, shovels, chainsaws, etc. | ||||||||
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Date:
February 21, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Venue: Friends of the Historic Fayetteville Historic City Cemetery Meeting |
Address:
Old Fayette County Courthouse Fayetteville, GA |
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| Notes: Meetings are held in the 3rd floor boardroom. | ||||||||