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Cemetery Resource Protection Training (CRPT) Conference 2026

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Cemetery Resource Protection Training Conference
February 26–27, 2026 | Monticello, Florida
Hosted by the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN)

Location: The Historic Monticello Opera House, 185 W. Washington Street, Monticello, FL 32344

About the Conference

The Cemetery Resource Protection Training Conference is a two-day event focused on preserving Florida’s historic cemeteries—particularly those from African American and other marginalized communities. Attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge through workshops, networking, and expert-led sessions.

Why Attend?

  • Learn how to protect and restore cemeteries in your community
  • Connect with state and local leaders, experts, and preservation partners
  • Access grant information and other resources for cemetery projects
  • Participate in a growing movement to preserve and honor Florida’s cultural heritage

 

Whether you are just starting or already involved in cemetery work, this conference offers valuable insights and tools you can use right away.

Registration

Registration includes the full 2-day conference, the first day consists of speakers and a catered evening reception and awards ceremony. The second day consists of field activities in a local cemetery. Registration is coming soon!

Keynote

We are honored to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Antoinette Jackson (USF, Black Cemetery Network)

Dr. Antoinette Jackson is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa and Director of the USF Heritage Research Lab. She is also the Founder and Director of The Black Cemetery Network and leads the African American Burial Grounds & Remembering Project, an ongoing USF research study which addresses the erasure of historic black cemeteries in the Tampa Bay area. Her most recent book, Heritage, Tourism, and Race—the Other Side of Leisure was published by Routledge in 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

Is your organization interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2025 CRPT conference?

Your support helps:

  • Fund educational sessions and materials
  • Promote cemetery preservation across Florida
  • Provide access to community leaders and students
  • Highlight your organization’s commitment to history and heritage

To sponsor or learn more, contact:
Barbara Clark, RPA, MSA
 📧 BarbaraAClark@uwf.edu
📞 850-270-7556

 

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