# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 48 State Tour! Alton, IL - Alton Cemetery
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Alton Cemetery in Alton, IL!

The event is co-hosted by Alton Cemetery

All 48 State Tour events are 100% FREE & OPEN to the public
9am-3pm (local time)
https://48statetour.com/calendar/alton-il
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Learn more about Alton Cemetery:
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/640635/alton-cemetery
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? Participate in gravestone cleaning and learn the most common safe & effective repair techniques!
? A discussion on historic preservation will begin the day with a short walk and talk tour, visually surveying some of the most historic gravestones and monuments in need of repair.
? Safe & effective removal of biological activity w/ approved stone cleaners & graffiti removal + prevention. HANDS ON! Adopt a stone and perform the cleaning process yourself.
? The most common repair techniques will be discussed and performed including resetting a badly leaning or sunken tablet stone and joining broken gravestone fragments using epoxy, clamps, and bracing techniques.
? *If time allows* we will employ an overhead, lifting tripod and demonstrate how to rig and lift monuments safely.
? *If time allows* we will review materials required and the process involved in replacing eroded or lost stone with the use of a stone infill material, including preparation, application and curing of mortars.
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We recommend bringing water, snacks and any other essentials you feel that you may need. For example, a chair for breaks, hat, sunscreen, etc. We recommend wearing closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing if planning to participate. For further questions or concerns regarding this event, please contact us!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/48-state-tour-alton-il-alton-cemetery/200030112075956
- **Event Categories**: calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 50

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1205 E 5th St, Alton, IL 62002-6524, United States
- **lat**: 38.88979
- **long**: -90.16711
- **full address**: 1205 E 5th St, Alton, IL 62002-6524, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 48 State Tour! Alton, IL - Alton Cemetery being held?
  - **A:** 48 State Tour! Alton, IL - Alton Cemetery takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1205 E 5th St, Alton, IL 62002-6524, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 48 State Tour! Alton, IL - Alton Cemetery?
  - **A:** 48 State Tour! Alton, IL - Alton Cemetery is organized by 48StateTour 2026.

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