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Pioneers'
Cemetery Association, Inc.
The PCA wishes
to thank all those who helped with our 27th Memorial Day observance. For those
who handled publicity, cleaned up the grounds, decorated the graves and assisted
visitors, you all did a great job! A special thanks to Sterling Foster,
who coordinated activities on the day of the event; he was responsible in
large part for everything going so smoothly.
On April 30th,
five Cathedral Live Oak trees were planted at the south end of the Pioneer
& Military Memorial Park in an Arbor
Day tree-planting ceremony. They are the first of forty trees
to be added to the park as part of the Arizona Centennial Tree Project.
Frequently associated with cemeteries, the trees were selected because
they are drought-resistant, long-lived and native to the American South.
The PCA
wishes to thank all those who participated in our third Cemetery Walk!
Approximately 45 guests turned out on Sunday, March 28th, to hear
the life stories of eight Phoenix pioneers as portrayed by re-enactors
in period-appropriate dress. For those who missed the event, you
can read Debe Branning's article
on the Examiner website. If you have a fast internet connection,
you can view a slideshow
on Smilebox.
A complete
listing of all known burials in the Pioneer
& Military Memorial Park (P&MMP) is now
available to the public in spiral-bound
book format. A donation of $25 to the
Pioneers' Cemetery Association, Inc. is
requested to help cover printing costs. Order
your copy today by printing and mailing
the handy online form
along with your donation.
Mission and History
of the PCA
The Pioneers'
Cemetery Association (PCA) located in
Phoenix, Arizona, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization.
The mission
of the Pioneers' Cemetery Association
(PCA) is to research, preserve, and protect
the history and physical remains of Arizona pioneers
as exemplified in the early, historic-period
cemeteries of the state.
The
PCA also wishes to preserve,
interpret, and promote through active
fund-raising and individual volunteerism the
understanding of archaeological resources as
exemplified by the prehistoric, historic,
and contemporary cultures of the southwestern
region. Such cultures include, but are not limited
to, the prehistoric Hohokam, historic
Mexican, Chinese, and European groups. The PCA
hopes to further engage the public in educational
programs through on site tours, special
events, and exhibits....more
The
Pioneers' Cemetery Association, Inc. , is not affiliated
in any way with the Arizona Pioneer & Cemetery
Research Project (APCRP).
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