Colorado Cemetery Records Preservation Project

Purpose

The Colorado Cemetery Records Preservation Project works to locate, protect, and preserve records from small, independent cemeteries across Colorado, ensuring that these valuable historical resources remain publicly accessible for generations to come.

Goals:

Inventory and safeguard records at risk of loss
Preserve records in secure, public repositories
Develop a searchable statewide database
Partner with libraries, historical societies & genealogical groups

Volunteer Opportunities

CHCA is seeking volunteers with experience in archival research, genealogy, or local history to join one or both of our teams:

Outreach & Standards Working Group – Develop the processes, templates, forms, and data tools that volunteers will use during community outreach to consistently document and preserve cemetery records statewide. Meets digitally as determined by the group.
County-Based Volunteer Teams – Work locally to locate, collect, and safeguard at-risk cemetery records while connecting with families, communities, and organizations.

Learn More

If you are interested in learning more about the Colorado Cemetery Records Preservation Project and how you can contribute, or if you have information about a cemetery or cemeteries in Colorado, please complete and return the Statement of Interest. A member of the Colorado Historic Cemetery Association will follow up with you.

Submitting a Statement of Interest does not obligate you to volunteer or participate in the project. It is simply a way to learn more and share your interest or information.

Thank you!

Special thanks to the
Donald R. Elliott Family
for their support.

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