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FREE Cemetery Preservation Workshop

Hosted by the East Haddam/Moodus VFW Post 3336

2026 Cemetery Workshop - 1
2026 Cemetery Workshop - 1 (Noreen Blaschik)

The East Haddam/Moodus VFW Post 3336 'Cemetery Troopers' are hosting a FREE cemetery preservation workshop at the Moodus Cemetery (off of North Moodus Rd) on Saturday, April 25th from 9am-2pm (rain or shine). Learn about proper methods for cleaning, re-setting, and repairing gravestones. This is a hands-on workshop and participation by attendees is encouraged! Please dress accordingly. Pizza will be provided for lunch. Questions, contact Eric: 860-949-5876.

As of December 2025, the Cemetery Troopers have cleaned over 250 headstones, reset over 138 leaning or sinking stones, and repaired 114 broken monuments in the 23 historic cemeteries around East Haddam/Moodus.

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