By Gary Ruegsegger
Correspondent
Alongside its heroic and beloved, much of Norfolk’s history lies buried in the city’s century-old cemeteries.
The sacred gravesites, solemn monuments and surrounding gardens pay silent tribute to wars, social struggles, art, architecture, horticulture, and people.
Bobette Nelson, 40, Norfolk’s Bureau of Cemeteries cultural resource manager, wants to give life to the history, and voice to the heritage.
“We’re very excited about our new Cultural Resource Management Program (CRMP),” said Nelson. “The primary goal is to build community support for the conservation of these important cultural resources.”
Recruiting more volunteers is vital to the program’s success. In the last year, volunteers have logged nearly 5,000 hours in the historic cemeteries. Local military personal provided 1,600 of those hours. But more help is needed.
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