Preserving Prospect Hill:
Get Your Hands on Some History!
Prospect Hill Cemetery invites you to join our dedicated preservation team! Help us protect Omaha’s heritage, restore historic monuments, and preserve the memory of those resting here.
What We Provide
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Expert training and supervision
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All necessary preservation tools and materials
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Friendly, supportive team environment
Volunteer Requirements
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Steel-toed footwear (mandatory)
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Work gloves (strongly recommended)
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Safety glasses & face mask or respirator (recommended; used periodically)
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2025 Preservation Program Dates
Join our dedicated team of volunteers as we protect and restore Prospect Hill’s historic grave markers and monuments. No experience needed—just a willingness to help preserve Omaha’s history!
Some planning and preparation events may not appear here as they are limited-attendance events designed to optimize our volunteer experience. Interested in becoming involved earlier next season? Contact us at prospecthillcemeteryomaha@gmail.com
Sunday, April 27 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Season Launch: Introduction & Hands-On Monument Repairs
Kick off our season with a brief orientation followed by hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary. During this session we will work to repair cracks and breaks.
Sunday, May 11 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Military Marker Installation (Honoring Veterans)
Install eight newly acquired military markers thanks to volunteer research.
Sunday, May 18 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.
Saturday, May 24 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.
Sunday, June 8 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.
Sunday, June 29 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.
Saturday, July 12 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.
Sunday, July 27 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.
Saturday, August 9 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.
Saturday, August 23 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.
Sunday, September 21 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.
Sunday, September 28 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Regular Preservation Session
Hands-on experience preserving historic monuments. No experience necessary.