Welcome to Pioneers' Cemetery Association
RESEARCH - PRESERVE - EDUCATE
About Phoenix & Territorial Arizona History
About Phoenix & Territorial Arizona History
The Mission of the Pioneers' Cemetery Association, Inc. is to conserve and protect the historic physical remains, grave markers, artifacts, and buildings of Pioneer & Military Memorial Park and provide a safe, accessible community resource for present and future generations; to acknowledge, celebrate, and promote Arizona's Pioneer History, represented by those interred in Arizona historic cemeteries, through research, education, conservation, preservation, and community engagement.
The Pioneers' Cemetery Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
The Pioneers' Cemetery Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Historic Cemetery Preservation: How to Get Started
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Pioneers' Cemetery Association's Grave Marker Preservation team has prepared a seminar which will provide information on how to begin a cemetery preservation project, how to preserve the integrity of grave markers of all types, and more. This is appropriate for caretakers of historic cemeteries and champions of historic preservation who want to help with such things but aren't sure of best practice. Professional Conservator Joseph Ferrannini along with PCA's own Grave Marker Preservation team will be leading this seminar.
The morning will be filled with classroom-setting education while the afternoon will be at Pioneer & Military Memorial Park to see how the information is applied. Many resources are included in the course as well as lunch. All of the information is included in the course registration form to the right. We look forward to seeing you Saturday, February 2, 2019 as we learn best practices in cemetery preservation! Don't miss the early registration deadline of December 31, 2018! |
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Preserving Sotelo-Heard Cemetery
Our many thanks to reporter John D'Anna of the Arizona Republic for his time, research, and sensitive story featuring a forgotten "Mexican cemetery" in south Phoenix - Sotelo-Heard Cemetery. Enjoy the story in its entirety here. A list of those buried is included at the very end of the story if you're looking for the possibility of tracing your own heritage here.
Our thanks to Monica Garcia of 12News for her interview with Frank Barrios November 1! The video report can be found here.
Many thanks to Cronkite News and Brittany Watson for her interview with Frank Barrios November 21. The story can be found here.
Pioneers' Cemetery Association is available as a community resource to those seeking to preserve historic cemeteries, aid in research of family genealogy particularly for those connected with our early Arizona burials, and education about early Arizona history by sharing the stories of those who were here before us.
You can contact us at pioneercem@yahoo.com with questions or comments. You are encouraged to become a Friend of PCA by either becoming a member or subscribing to our news. Donations to continue our efforts to preserve history are gratefully accepted.
Our thanks to Monica Garcia of 12News for her interview with Frank Barrios November 1! The video report can be found here.
Many thanks to Cronkite News and Brittany Watson for her interview with Frank Barrios November 21. The story can be found here.
Pioneers' Cemetery Association is available as a community resource to those seeking to preserve historic cemeteries, aid in research of family genealogy particularly for those connected with our early Arizona burials, and education about early Arizona history by sharing the stories of those who were here before us.
You can contact us at pioneercem@yahoo.com with questions or comments. You are encouraged to become a Friend of PCA by either becoming a member or subscribing to our news. Donations to continue our efforts to preserve history are gratefully accepted.
New Books - TWO Available!
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Get YOUR COPY of the LATEST book by Pioneers' Cemetery Association story tellers, Pioneer & Military Memorial Park of Phoenix! Books ARE NOW available for only $24.00 and may be purchased on any Thursday at Smurthwaite House 10 a.m - 2 p.m. Contact us at pioneercem@yahoo.com to make local arrangements for shipment or pick-up, or purchase through our online store with FREE shipping/handling and convenience fee WAIVED!
To learn the DETAILS about our pioneers, you'll want your own copy of Phoenix Historic Cemeteries Burial List! This book includes information about cemetery location, whether there's a grave marker, death date, whether served in the military, cause of death, and MORE! This book is also available in our Gift Shop for just $30.00 which includes shipping/handling & convenience fee for credit card use. You're also welcome to purchase on your visit to our cemeteries and Smurthwaite House on any given Thursday 10 a.m - 2 p.m or at a special event for only $25.00! All proceeds of purchases made through PCA go toward our mission of historic preservation. |
Thanks to City of Phoenix & Dept. of Corrections!
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Mother Nature can be cruel some days! We DO live in a desert. All of that blowing dirt we see as a precursor to monsoons? We supervise desert cemeteries. Over time, the top soil blows away to the point of even revealing burials. We've been blessed with AMAZING rains this season! Soil shifts - water settles occasionally. All of this has created a LOT of weeds at our fair cemeteries and a need to add a few layers of dirt to maintain the dignity of our interred.
PCA collaborated with the City of Phoenix Southside Parks & Recreation and the Department of Corrections for two work days in October. EXCELLENT progress was made in restoring the cemeteries to their clean appearance! Thanks to all for your assistance! We couldn't do it without you! |
Way to Go, Eagle Scout Candidate & THANKS, Piestewa Peak DAR!
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Our many thanks to our latest Eagle Scout candidate for creating this BEAUTIFUL Memorial Walkway in front of Porter Cemetery! Don't you just LOVE the bench alongside of it generously donated by Piestewa Peak Chapter, NSDAR! This makes a lovely, quiet spot under the trees to reflect and pay respects.
Stay tuned for details of how YOU can become a part of this lovely walkway! We're in the process of making pavers available for you to have a loved one or a group's name etched as a memorial tribute. You'll want to be a part of the opportunity to be a part of Phoenix history! We LOVE to work with our Eagle Scout candidates on project ideas! Contact us at pioneercem@yahoo.com to see what we can work on together! |
Ways to Support Preserving Phoenix History
There are MANY ways you can support Phoenix history and Pioneers' Cemetery Association!
P.O. Box 33192
Phoenix, AZ 85067
- Did you know.....PCA is a 501(c)(3)? Your tax donations are greatly appreciated! Receipts are certainly provided for your records. Donations can be mailed to:
P.O. Box 33192
Phoenix, AZ 85067
- You can contribute while shopping on Amazon! We're a partner of the Amazon Smile program. Click on the link below to select Pioneers' Cemetery Association as your donor organization. When you #StartWithaSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Pioneers' Cemetery Association, Inc. Bookmark the link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0462117 and support us every time you shop.
- We're always on the look-out for grant funds we may qualify for. If you know of any, please contact us at pioneercem@yahoo.com!
- We have a TON of GREAT IDEAS of ways to grow and expand awareness of our cemeteries and Phoenix history! We need YOU to volunteer YOUR time and talent! Contact us to review how YOU would like to become part of our team of volunteers!
- One of our primary sources of income is simply membership dues - become a member today and stay informed!
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Listing of Burials
Back by popular demand! If you're looking for the names of all contained (that we're aware of!) within our cemeteries, you can find the entire alphabetic listing under the Services tab for your reference. We have many researchers who find it easier to begin with our lists before heading to Find A Grave or contacting us for details. You'll see notations embedded in lists of who we have additional information about. Feel free to contact us at pioneercem@yahoo.com to access story information. (remember - membership has its benefits!)
Open House Thursdays
Tour the cemeteries and visit historic Smurthwaite House EVERY Thursday, 10 AM-2 PM. Donations gratefully accepted. Smurthwaite House is located at 1317 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ.
Smurthwaite House Video
Many thanks to City of Phoenix's Nathalie Gage as well as Pioneers' Cemetery Association's own Judy Smith and Vivia Strang for their time and talents!
Location & HoursSmurthwaite House and the cemeteries of Pioneer & Military Memorial Park are open to the public every THURSDAY from 10 AM - 2 PM, on the fourth Saturday of the month September through May at scheduled times, and for special events as posted. The facilities are supervised by an all-volunteer team. Your cooperation to coordinate your activity at available times is greatly appreciated.
Mailing Address Pioneers' Cemetery Association P.O. Box 33192 Phoenix, AZ 85067 Smurthwaite House & P&MMP 1317 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 pioneercem@yahoo.com THURSDAYS ONLY 10 AM-2 PM |
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