Stones River National Cemetery has announced the commencement of a significant restoration project that will span several years. The project aims to raise, straighten, and align more than 7,000 historic headstones within the cemetery grounds. The cemetery, a significant historical site, is undertaking this extensive restoration to maintain its integrity and to honor the memory of those interred there.
The project, dubbed “SRNCAlign2025,” is a massive undertaking that will involve meticulous planning and execution. The cemetery’s staff will work diligently to ensure the headstones, many of which date back centuries, are preserved and restored to their original condition. This will involve a careful process of lifting, straightening and realigning each headstone.
The Stones River National Cemetery is a vital part of American history, and this project underscores the National Park Service’s commitment to preserving and maintaining our nation’s historical sites. The SRNCAlign2025 project is expected to take several years to complete due to the sheer number of headstones involved and the delicate nature of the restoration work.