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Restoration crew working on Clyde Fitch Memorial.

We welcome you to renew or establish your membership, in support of this not-for-profit, charitable foundation and its achievements and goals in community, educational and historical projects.

Friends of the Woodlawn Cemetery is a private not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization established in 2000 to accomplish the following goals:

Sponsor educational programs for community groups and educators
Develop educational tours and seminars pertaining to the history of The Woodlawn Cemetery.
Preserve and restore historically notable and architecturally remarkable buildings, landmarks and statuary within The Woodlawn Cemetery.
Conserve and revitalize Woodlawn's horticulture and arboriculture, including its extensive variety of trees, shrubs, flowers and other plantings
Participate in studies with educational institutions and governmental bodies which help preserve The Woodlawn Cemetery, while advancing educational and research goals.

MEMBERSHIP
Enjoy membership benefits along with the satisfaction of supporting the Friends worthwhile projects and achievements.

Platinum Membership
Donors contributing $250 will receive a complimentary copy of Woodlawn Cemetery Remembers, "The Woodlawn Cemetery Newsletter", notices of all programs an events, a 10% discount in the Jerome Gatehouse Bookstore and complimentary admissions for two for all tours.

Gold Membership
Donor contributing $100 will receive "The Woodlawn Cemetery Newsletter", notices of all programs and events, a 10% discount in the Jerome Gatehouse Bookstore and complimentary admission for one for all tours.

Silver Membership
Donors contributing $50 will receive "The Woodlawn Cemetery Newsletter", notices of all programs and events, a 10% discount in the Jerome Gatehouse Bookstore and discounted admission for one for all tours.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Friends of the Woodlawn Cemetery welcome individuals interested in the cemetery to volunteer to assist with our many projects. The Friends office is located in the gatehouse next to the Jerome Avenue entrance.

TOUR PROGRAM: Thousands of tourists, students, and families visit the Woodlawn Cemetery each year. Volunteer PROGRAM GUIDES are needed to lead 2-hour educational walking tours of the Woodlawn Cemetery.

BIOGRAPHY ARCHIVES: The Friends of Woodlawn maintain an archive documenting the lives and careers of the individuals interred in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Volunteer RESEARCHERS can contribute time researching individuals and responding to requests for information.

VETERANS PROJECT: Each Memorial Day Weekend, the Friends of the Woodlawn Cemetery mark the graves of the Veterans in our care by placing flags on their graves. Volunteers are needed to help place the flags and to read names at our "Reading of the Roster" ceremony in the Woolworth Chapel.

ARCHIVES PROJECT: The Woodlawn Cemetery maintains an archive holding thousands of documents. Volunteers are needed to help organize records to make them available to scholars, researchers and family historians.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Each year, the Friends of The Woodlawn Cemetery organize tours, programs, lectures and concerts. Volunteers are needed to help distribute information, serve refreshments and welcome guests.

If you are interested in volunteering for the Friends of the Woodlawn Cemetery, please contact: friends@thewoodlawncemetery.org or call (718) 920-1469.

INTERN PROGRAM

The Friends of The Woodlawn Cemetery provide opportunities for students studying Art History, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Archival Records, American History, American Culture and other related fields.

Interested students should provide a project summary of their interest, availability, and purpose of their project. After the proposed project is reviewed students will be able to work in the archives of the cemetery. Occasionally grant funds are available for students at the graduate level to receive stipends for their work.

Project currently needing intern involvement include:

Research and writing of biographical sketches for use in tour programs
Preparing condition assessments of memorials and mausoleums
Writing histories of significant sculpture and private mausoleums
Researching landscape designs and creating an inventory of designers

To propose an Intern Project, email a summary of your interest to friends@thewoodlawncemetery.org or call the Friends Office at (718) 920-1469.

HOW TO JOIN

Please print out, complete and mail the Friends of Woodlawn Membership Form.

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The Woodlawn Cemetery
Webster Avenue & E. 233rd Street • Bronx, NY 10470

Phone: (718) 920-0500 • Toll Free: (877) 496-6352
Fax: (718) 920-0512

Open Every Day: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.