Cemetery Homecoming Celebration Planned in Roswell

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ROSWELL, GA -- The Roswell Historical Society will host an old-fashioned Homecoming Celebration next month at Old Roswell Cemetery.

The event, set for noon Sunday, May 22, will be for the descendants of those who are resting at the cemetery located at the corner of S.R. 9 and Woodstock Street.

The Historical Society notes the event is reminiscent of a tradition in which families gathered at the cemeteries of their ancestors and spruced up family plots after the winter, perhaps placing decorations or planting flowers.

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and chairs or blankets. There will be music and opportunities to share favorite family stories and memories of loved ones and their time in Roswell.

For more information and to help the organization locate families who may have ties to the cemetery, contact the Historical Society by calling 770-992-1665, emailing societyrhs@bellsouth.net or visiting www.roswellhistoricalsociety.org.

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Photo 1: Dorsey Coleman, 92, the oldest living member of the Coleman family residing in the area.
Photo 2: cast of Roswell Historical Society's Beyond My Stone; performers told the story of some of the notable folk buried at Old Roswell last September.
Photo 3: Old Roswell Cemetery
Photo credits: Janet Johnson