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| The Friends of Nunda Cemeteries held it first meeting in June of 2005. As set forth in our mission statement, the Group is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the historical cemeteries in the Town of Nunda. | |
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The mission of the Friends of Nunda Cemeteries is to assist in the restoration and preservation of Oakwood Cemetery and the other cemeteries located in the Town of Nunda, NY, This work includes historical research of the cemetery grounds and the individuals buried there, the physical restoration and preservation of historic features, and increasing public awareness in and appreciation of the historic, social, cultural, and natural significance of Nunda's cemeteries. |
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Please join us for our Community Service Day at Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday, April 18 at 9 am - meet at the West Street Gate. The Oakwood Cemetery Association has a new website. www.nundaoakwoodcemetery.org The Association has gratiously included a Friends page with links back to this site. Please note that memberships and donations may be sent to the Friends at PO Box 22, Nunda, NY 14517-0022. Membership forms are also available at www.nundahistory.org Be sure to check out the photographs in our Friends Scrapbook! |
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Saturday, April 18th - 9 AM to 2 PM Community Service Day: individuals, families, and organizations are invited to help clean up Oakwood and other local cemeteries. Meet at the West Street gate at Oakwood Cemetery. Bring your favorite rake and gloves (Please note this is a change in the original date.) |
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The Friends are accepting donations toward the reson of Nunda area cemeteries.The donations will be used to repair and restore the gravestones and historical landscaping. The Friends are a not-for-profit organization. The best way to help is to become a member - our membership form is now available online! They will also be available at any Friends activity. Click here for a pdf file. Want to honor a special grave in a Nunda or Portage Cemetery? Take part in our "Floral Remembrance" project. Donations are also appreciated - checks can be made out and sent to Friends of Nunda Cemeteries, PO Box 22, Nunda NY 14517. |
 
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Oakwood Cemetery and our other burial grounds have been a part of the Nunda community since the 1820's. They are the resting places for our family, friends, and forefathers as well as a significant historical resource. As with all historical resources, they must be cared for and protected! The monument in the upper left photo has been fixed, but there is much more to do! We need your help so join us! |