Brighton’s oldest cemetery is due for its annual grounds restoration on Saturday, May 6 from 9 am-Noon. This will be the Ninth Annual Spring Day of Restoration as we prepare all the gravesites including those of United States Veterans for the upcoming Memorial Day remembrance.
This is a wonderful opportunity to donate a Saturday morning to assist in such a worthwhile effort. Helping to enrich your hometown with community involvement is an important civic public service. Please feel free to bring your school-age children.
There have been tremendous joint efforts by many to improve the appearance of this burial ground. The initial proposal by the Brighton Area Historical Society in 2009 was graciously embraced by the former City Manager, Dana Foster.
Prior to the pitch, some may remember that the cemetery was locked closed all day to any visitors. Brush and weed trees totally encompassed the cemetery’s perimeter making it impossible to see into the grounds. Many headstones around the perimeter were covered by brush and impossible to see.
Today you will see beautiful grounds that are under the canopy of mature trees. As you gaze down on the millpond from Brighton’s 1838 cemetery, you will enjoy viewing the glistening diamonds of light that reflect off the gentle waves of the water. The early founders of Brighton indeed selected a beautiful setting for the burial grounds of famiy and friends. The cemetery is open to all during the daylight hours.
Please join us to continue the transformation on May 6. Bring work gloves and a lawn rake. The recent winds removed the leaves from the ground, but left small broken branches everywhere. You will be guaranteed a wonderful feeling when you are done!
9th Annual Old Village Cemetery Spring Cleanup
Saturday, May 6th, 2017
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Old Village Cemetery Spring Cleanup, May 5, 9am-12nn
Can You Help?
The 10th Annual Old Village Cemetery Spring Cleanup is 6 weeks away. Can you spare 3 hours on a Saturday morning to give some time for our deceased veterans and the early settlers of Brighton.
You are guaranteed a wonderful feeling and some good laughs when your work is completed by noon! This is quality Civic Pride!
Our goal is to get the 1838 burial ground looking respectful for Memorial Day. There (45) Civil War veteran grave sites and (2) from WWII.
You will see headstones with names you already know: Spencer, Hyne, Lee, Hacker, Clark, Worden, Appleton, McClements, Fonda, Newman the and another (500) of Brighton early settlers.
Join the different boy scout troops, Cheryl Stockwell kids and the community to help GIVE BACK!
This will be a day you won’t forget!
“Old Fashioned Christmas”
Nov 20 – Dec 21
CoBACH Center Hours:
Sunday – Friday, 5 – 8pm
Saturday 11am – 5pm
Closed Mondays
For more information, please call 810.250.7276
Christmas 2018 – Free Event
HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas!
Santa & Mrs. Claus visit Lyon School on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 1pm – 4pm
Looking for a great Christmas photo with your family? This is the opportunity for your family to enjoy a wonderful Santa experience. The kids will enjoy making a tree ornament while being supervised by adults. Enjoy homemade cookies and apple cider.
The 1885 one-room Lyon School house, with its fresh coat of exterior paint, will be decorated in a classical Christmas look. Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet your children, invite them to visit and tell them their Christmas wishes and pose for your photos. The atmosphere and setting is warm and friendly. You will truly remember this Merry Christmas at the Lyon School!
Old Village Cemetery, Annual Clean-up
May 4, 2019 — 9am—12nn
Please join the Brighton Area Historical Society and the Brighton community for a morning of “civic pride” at the Old Village Cemetery. The debris from winter including broken branches and leaves are being removed to prepare the cemetery for the upcoming Memorial Day. There are (47) soldier graves and about (550) graves of the early fathers and mothers of Brighton. Each grave deserves a respectful appearance and your help is critical.
Jim Vichich 810.250.7276
President, Brighton Area Historical Society
Jvichich@comcast.net
CANCELLED!
Old Village Cemetery, Annual Clean-up
May 2, 2020 — 9am—12nn
Please join the Brighton Area Historical Society and the Brighton community for a morning of “civic pride” at the Old Village Cemetery. The debris from winter including broken branches and leaves are being removed to prepare the cemetery for the upcoming Memorial Day. There are (47) soldier graves and about (550) graves of the early fathers and mothers of Brighton. Each grave deserves a respectful appearance and your help is critical.
Jim Vichich
810.250.7276
President, Brighton Area Historical Society
Jvichich@comcast.net
*** CANCELLED ***
Old Village Cemetery, Annual Clean-up
May 1, 2021 — 9am—12nn
Please join the Brighton Area Historical Society and the Brighton community for a morning of “civic pride” at the Old Village Cemetery. The debris from winter including broken branches and leaves are being removed to prepare the cemetery for the upcoming Memorial Day. There are (47) soldier graves and about (550) graves of the early fathers and mothers of Brighton. Each grave deserves a respectful appearance and your help is critical.
Jim Vichich
810.250.7276
President, Brighton Area Historical Society
Jvichich@comcast.net
Headstone Restoration Days at Old Village Cemetery always on the 4th Monday of the month from 9am—2pm., June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24.
Headstone Restoration Days at Old Village Cemetery always on the 4th Monday of the month from 9am—2pm., June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24.
Headstone Restoration Days at Old Village Cemetery always on the 4th Monday of the month from 9am—2pm., June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24.