{"id":179,"date":"2020-07-24T01:18:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T01:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.orbicular.media\/rivcem\/?page_id=179"},"modified":"2020-10-21T10:32:21","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T14:32:21","slug":"conservancy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.orbicular.media\/rivcem\/conservancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Preserving the Past for the Future<\/h3>\n

Natural beauty beckons as Riverside Cemetery opens wide its gates to families and individuals who wish to enjoy its serene, beautifully-landscaped grounds, footpaths, roads, and vistas.<\/p>\n

The Conservancy not only works to preserve this serene green space located on a bluff above the Ocmulgee River, it also preserves a cultural landmark, filled with sculptures and monuments. By highlighting the history of the community builders, musicians, teachers, athletes, ministers, public servants, homemakers, aviators, and others who reside here, we offer to our visitors a deep connection to the past and to our community.<\/p>\n

Year-round events and programs entertain and educate the public and preserve the cemetery\u2019s historic relevance to modern culture. In addition, the 501(c)(3) non-profit Conservancy raises funds to secure the long-term stability of the cemetery. All donations are tax deductible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Mission<\/h3>\n

The Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy was created to preserve, enhance, and share the beauty and history of Riverside Cemetery for the benefit of present and future generations. It serves as the community outreach and fundraising arm of the cemetery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Get Involved<\/h3>\n

Explore Historic Riverside Cemetery on your own, with our\u00a0Self-Guided Tour Map<\/a>. This guide has over 80 marked stops, and enough\u00a0 history to keep you engaged for hours! View the monuments and grounds at your own pace and enjoy a tour that takes you through Riverside Cemetery\u2019s 133 year old legacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Help us preserve Riverside Cemetery<\/h3>\n

Volunteer<\/a>\u00a0your time at the exciting events hosted by the Conservancy\u2026<\/p>\n

Donate<\/a>\u00a0to the Conservancy\u2026<\/p>\n

Become a member<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n

Experience<\/a>\u00a0the beauty of Riverside Cemetery\u2026<\/p>\n

Shop AmazonSmile<\/a>\u00a0and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>