Join supporters of the Old Clarkesville Cemetery on May 15 for what promises to be a memorable evening to raise funds for the preservation and restoration of the historic landmark.
Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc. is hosting the Gloaming Picnic & Art Auction at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery starting at 5 p.m., with several highlights built into the evening.
Harvest Habersham will provide a picnic supper including chicken, several sides, and banana pudding for dessert. The ticket price also includes two beer and wine tickets.
Also planned is a live auction to showcase local artwork created with the cemetery as inspiration through a variety of mediums. Several local artists will be staged in the cemetery working plein air style with other creative expressions completed in advance and on display.
Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens will be the presenting sponsor for this event.
“Because of the generous support of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens through Brent Tolbert, we are thrilled to announce all proceeds from ticket sales and the art auction will go toward our ongoing restoration and preservation work,” said Clarkesville Mayor Barrie Aycock, who chairs HCCP, Inc. “We think the outdoor setting and having the artists present will make for a unique and exciting evening.”
The event’s title, Gloaming Picnic, is a nod to Jarvis Van Buren and his wife Eliza, who are buried in the cemetery. The couple built the historic Gloaming Cottage, located near the cemetery.
Jarvis Van Buren was an architect/builder and horticulturist who migrated from New York to Habersham County in 1838. He is credited with designing and building several historic homes and buildings in the area.
The event will also feature a performance by the local musicians. Ample parking is available at Grace-Calvary, located at the corner of Wilson and Green streets just around the corner from the cemetery.
Tickets are $100 per person and may be purchased online through Event Brite. Click here to buy tickets or visit the Old Clarkesville Cemetery website and Facebook page for more details.
