What We Found at the Palenville Cemetery
Volunteers joined Dr. John Rayburn, Chrissy Saturno and May Mangona from SUNY New Paltz Geologic Science Dept. who conducted a study of Palenville's historic cemetery. On July 20 & 21, data was collected using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and the results were presented on Sunday, July 28 at the Palenville Fire Hall.
Areas of the cemetery revealed strong bedrock layers which may have determined where burials could not occur. The group located some areas where a number of graves had become unmarked through the years. Volunteers also uncovered a few old headstones covered by plants. These noninvasive techniques provided info that can help with Palenville's historic preservation. Many thanks to Eva and Rosi Behr for organizing the study and to the volunteers who cleaned headstones, provided food and lodging for the crew and came to learn more about this fascinating process. |
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NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME!
Last October we spent three days sitting, eating great Griffin House food, and talking with wonderful friends in Palenville. Many brought ideas and helped decide what our community wants to do in 2024. THANK YOU to those of you who joined us! Stay tuned for more community meetings, Plant Palenville seed bombs, lively informational speakers, history preservation and more.
We'd love to have you as a volunteer. Send an email and we will work with your schedule and interests. It will be fun!
We'd love to have you as a volunteer. Send an email and we will work with your schedule and interests. It will be fun!