About this Webinar

Cemeteries are important historic records that provide insight into past societies, demographics, cultural practices, and the lives of decedents through the information inscribed on gravemarkers, as well as the design of the landscape. Cemeteries act as tangible links for current generations to their ancestors, and their documentation and preservation allows for future research and understanding of our history and heritage. The webinar will explore both digital and non-digital resources available through a variety of repositories such as topographical maps, Works Projects Administration surveys, and Eagle Scout projects to help researchers uncover information on previous documentation efforts while uncovering other potential avenues to further expand the breadth of documentary materials. Pulling from previous documentation projects, the webinar will help attendees develop a methodology to process information gleaned from all of the available resources. 

About the Speaker: Jason Harpe has 25 years of experience in the field of historic preservation in both the public and private sectors and is currently Director of Cemetery Conservation for Richard Grubb & Associates, Inc. He leads workshops on cemetery preservation for historical societies, student groups, museums, churches, and historic preservation organizations, in addition to conserving gravestones and monuments of diverse types in family, church, and municipal cemeteries. He is a Certified Gravestone and Monument Conservator and a Professional Member of the American Institute for Conservation.

This webinar is sponsored by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

Details

DATE: January 29, 2026

TIME: 3:00 - 4:15 pm EASTERN (Remember to adjust for your time zone)

COST: $25 - Members/$45 - Non-members

ACCESS: You will be provided with instructions on how to access the live event upon registration.

Recording and Captioning

We will record this event. Captioning is provided for the live event.

Learning Outcomes

During this webinar, participants will learn about:

• Researching your historic cemetery through digital and traditional resources
• How good documentation can further your preservation and programming goals

Book Discount
Registrants will receive a promo code for 30% off A Graveyard Preservation Primer (2nd ed.) by Lynette Strangstad.

Connecting the Content

This webinar will especially help organizations enrolled in STEPS address multiple standards under the Interpretation section of the STEPS program.

The Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (STEPS) from AASLH is a self-study, self-paced assessment tool designed specifically for small- to mid-sized history organizations, including volunteer-run institutions. Through a workbook, online resources, and an online community, organizations enrolled in STEPS review their policies and practices and benchmark themselves against national standards.

Having issues registering? Please contact learn@aaslh.org

Please note AASLH's Notetaking Tools Policy: During webinars and online courses, the use of any AI notetaking tools such as meeting assistants is prohibited to ensure the confidentiality and security of the discussion. Our sessions are automatically recorded and transcribed for participants. AI tools will be removed from events by AASLH staff if they appear. Please contact us at learn@aaslh.org if you need to use AI tools for accessibility reasons.

How to Register for this Event

Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.