Fall 2022 Events
 |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
 |
Work Days
October, 1, 8, 15, 29
November 5
8:30-10:30am
Art Installation
October 22-29 (tentative dates)
"Coloring the Old Parish Landscape:
Visual Interpretations of Norwood's Historical Data"
by Norwood High School Students
Veterans' Day
November 11, 1-3:00pm
Self Guided Touring
Guided Tour October 22 at 2pm
Our New Town: Norwood’s First Town Officials
Old Parish Preservation Volunteers are dedicated to caring for this historical site within the town of Norwood. We offer our time and willingness to work at improving this local historical asset.
OLD PARISH PRESERVATION VOLUNTEERS AT A GLANCE
Old Parish Preservation Volunteers (OPPV) is an independent non-profit 501 (c) (3) Charitable Organization assisting the Town of Norwood,
Massachusetts in caring for this historical asset.
WHAT WE DO
Recover, Restore, Research, Respect the 1741 Old Parish Cemetery of Norwood, Massachusetts
RECOVER
Old Parish Preservation Volunteers (OPPV) have uncovered numerous hidden stones within the cemetery adding burial information to our burial database. Gravestone fragments have been pieced together to recreate the stone as it was originally carved.
RESTORE
Using safe cleaning solutions, volunteers have removed lichen, mildew, grime, revealing names, dates, and carver information. Stones are repaired with epoxy and reset with stone dust to their proper locations based on historic cemetery plot plans. Check the Upcoming Events menu above to learn more and get involved.
RESEARCH
Old Parish Cemetery volunteers maintain an online database of known burials within the cemetery. This database is updated as new interments are discovered. Historical biographies of individuals have been researched and published giving valuable historical data on the original settlers of South Dedham/Norwood. Check the Research menu tab above to learn more.
RESPECT
The 1741 Old Parish Cemetery is the site of restoration efforts, public touring, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans' Day observances as well as the annual Norwood Reads Frederick Douglass event. The public is welcome to visit and learn about this historical site.
BECOME AN OLD PARISH CEMETERY VOLUNTEER
Enter your name and email address to receive our historic updates. Check our Upcoming Events menu above and simply show up.
480 Washington St. (REAR)
Norwood, MA
617-283-1181