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May
27
Sat
Community :: History
BENTON AVENUE CEMETERY FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY
11:00 AM
Benton Avenue Cemetery
Description:
BENTON AVENUE CEMETERY FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY
11:00 AM
Benton Avenue Cemetery
Description:
New granite stone marker will be installed for Helena pioneer Albert Haskell in Helena's historic Benton Avenue Cemetery and recognized with a public flag-raising at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 27th by E Clampus Vitus. The public is invited. The Cemetery was established in 1870 but its oldest grave is marked 1867. A stone to match what would have been supplied if someone had ordered one in 1898 will be installed. The cost for the stone is $1750 of which $500 has been donated; an additional $1250 remains to be raised. For more information, please contact Tom Pearson, (406) 459-1036.
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Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Benton Avenue Cemetery
Address: Benton Avenue Helena, Montana 59601
Phone: 4064497605