We sure do miss giving tours and working on cleaning headstones but this year took a turn for all of us with Covid-19. When we resume our tours and events we will let everyone know- we may consider very small tour sizes but that is in the working stages- but more to come on that. So with that said we have not planned nor do we have plans to conduct a Halloween event this year. That is hard for us because we know how much everyone loves those events and this is our 20th anniversary as a group. However it is too precarious and safety is our biggest concern not only for patrons but for our volunteers. It takes months and months of planning, volunteers and more to get any type of special event off the ground successfully. We will continue to work with Metro on mitigating vandalism and supporting Lone Fir in every way that we can. We hope that you continue to love, cherish and support Lone Fir and Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery as much as ever.
In observance of Governor Kate Brown’s Executive order and the prohibition of gatherings and events regardless of size if social distancing cannot be sustained we are not holding any Memorial Day events this upcoming weekend. Lone Fir cemetery is open to the public and we ask that you stay safe this Memorial Day weekend. There are maps on Metro’s website to help facilitate locating graves of loved ones.
In an effort to comply with the states stay at home ordinance and in an effort of safety we are cancelling all events for until further notice including our monthly tours, headstone cleaning, and our public board meeting. All ticket purchases for tours canceled will be refunded. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep everyone informed about future months events and meetings. Thank you for all of your support and please be safe.
Celebrate Halloween weekend at Metro’s historic Lone Fir Cemetery in Southeast Portland. Guided tours take guests throughout the cemetery and hear the stories of those who lived and died in Portland. Come for an informal history lesson while enjoying the beauty and tranquility of Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery in SE Portland at Twilight. The tour highlights Portland’s founders, pioneers, its famous and infamous alike.
Tours being promptly at the hour and no walk up ticket sales provided. Please arrive 30 minutes early to ensure a timely start. Tours last about an hour.
Monthly Headstone Cleaning workshops are back in session!
Every Third Saturday of the month from May through September. Meet at the Soldiers Monument at 10am for a tutorial on how to clean and spruce the headstones at Lone Fir Cemetery.
The workshop runs from 10am until noon and there is no fee. We provide the supplies! Gloves are handy and please dress to get dirty.
Volunteers Wanted! Want to volunteer in general? Do you like research? Headstone cleaning? Interested in the tours? Special events? Let us know! We are always looking for folks to help us at any and all levels of participation!
Memorial Day is fast approaching, and as we have done in the past Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery will be on site at Lone Fir cemetery to help answer people’s questions and assist in locating loved ones.
For some Memorial Day is a time for reflection, to give thanks to the veterans who served our country, to visit family members and friends that have passed and for Friends of Lone Fir it is also a time to volunteer.
We will be stationed by Chestnut Grove and we will be there from 10:00-3:00 May 26 and 27. Sunday and Monday this year.
We will hold the meeting in a room called the Dining Room
which is in the lower level. Parking is available in the church’s lot
which is across 54th Ave and is closest to the handicap accessible
entrance. That entrance is also closest to the Dining Room. If you enter from Belmont Street please choose the lower level door which is to the left of the main stairs. This meeting is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
We will begin around 6:00 with mingling and social time
followed by the meeting proper at 6:30pm. Late arrivals will not disturb
the meeting but we encourage everyone to be there by 6:30pm.
During
our annual meeting we will talk about the projects and events planned
for the next year, we will talk about the composition of the Board and
elect new officers. In addition Metro
will give a presentation on their cemetery plans for the year as well
as hear from selected speakers. You will have an opportunity to ask
questions and communicate to the board as well as members of Metro.
If you are not an official member of Friends of Lone Fir, now is the time to join for next year! And if you are already a member, now is the time to renew your membership for 2019!
Membership options are:
$30 contribution for a regular membership
$15 contribution for retirees and seniors
$10 contribution for students
You can submit your contribution online at the Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery website. To make other payment arrangements, please email us at info@friendsoflonefircemetery.org. You may also renew your membership at the annual meeting by cash, check and credit card via Square.
To qualify for a student membership, all you need to do is provide some proof of enrollment at any school or participation in any apprenticeship program. For more information, please email us at info@friendsoflonefircemetery.org.
Our meeting is once again on Thursday March 14th at Tabor Space.Click HERE for our FB Event.
Our members and donors provided us the sustained financial support we need to carry out our overall mission:
To educate the broader public about the history and importance of Lone Fir Cemetery through tours, workshops, and special events.
To preserve Lone Fir Cemetery’s legacy and historic significance, especially in a rapidly changing city.
To restore and replace headstones and other cemetery features for future generations to enjoy.
And to collaborate with other like-minded groups in pursuit of this mission.
Due to the impending snowstorm for this weekend we are canceling our monthly guided historical tour scheduled for tomorrow- Saturday February 9th. All advanced tickets will be honored at our future monthly tours. We apologize if this causes any inconvenience but we want everyone to be safe! In addition Metro likely close Lone Fir during inclement weather. To find that info please check out their website.
