The DeWitt County Genealogical Society is honoring the community by restoring its gravestones. 

Terri Lemmel with the DCGS explains Woodlawn Cemetery has many graves of Civil War soldiers, but over many years, some are missing, and others are in need of restoration.

The initiative seeks to clean up and restore the Woodlawn Cemetery and honor the fallen veterans. Lemmel notes the project should only cost around $2,000. 

Lemmel invites the public to participate in cleaning up the soldiers' graves. She says there are 6 open spots in a class volunteers would need to take to learn the process. 

Lemmel hopes to raise enough funds to cover the $75 cost for the participants. She is happy to accept donations and will be searching for grants to pay for it. 

Learn about volunteering and all things DeWitt County Genealogical Society by visiting dewittcountygenealogicalsociety.com