Did you know that when you donate to the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation you help us preserve, promote, and protect Norfolk’s eight historic cemeteries? And NSCC a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization.
A walk through these serene and beautiful places are a lesson in Hampton Roads and Virginia history. From the earliest settlers of our country to veterans of modern wars; from Governors, community leaders, and Revolutionary War heroes to pioneers of the Women’s Movement, Civil Rights activists, and former slaves, they are all here.
Donations are critical.
The City of Norfolk considers all monuments, statues, mausoleums, and tombs placed within its historic municipal cemeteries to be private property. Therefore, there is no funding to maintain and/or repair these objects of cultural heritage, art, and history. Friends and families of the long deceased have moved on or passed away, and the option of contacting them in hopes of restorative funding is not a viable one.
The community must come together to save these objects and artifacts that make up the cultural landscapes that are Norfolk’s historic municipal cemeteries. Your donation goes directly to active, ongoing conservation and advocacy efforts.
The conservation projects pictured on this page represent a portion of the historic conservation needs for the more than 350 acres that encompass Norfolk’s historic municipal cemeteries. Every dollar counts, and your donation goes a long way towards helping us achieve those goals.
Your donation helps the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation pay for the following:
- Cost of professional assessment of restorations
- Appropriate materials to repair broken artifacts
- Professional stone mason & contractor fees
- Equipment to lift & move heavier monuments
- Tools, gloves, & safety apparel for volunteers
If you prefer, donations can be mailed to Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation at P.O. Box 11446, Norfolk, VA 23517. Thank you!
