We are are hosting another cemetery cleanup during RI Historic Cemetery weeks - a different part of town this time! This is to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War, because one of their veterans is buried here.
The cemetery is approximately 130 west of pole 218 on Tunk Hill Road (Route 12). Look for the red and white cemetery event signs. Park on the west side of Route 12 (Tunk Hill Road)
We will be doing light removal of brush, vines, and other debris here, performing stone cleanup, tidying, repairing, and resetting stones. You may learn some interesting skills, such as how to safely clean gravestones, the significance of some of the iconography, practices relating to positioning the burials, and performing repairs.
SC141 - Col. Joseph Knight lot
James Arnold visited this lot 18 Aug 1904 (Vol 1, Pg 83) The Col Knight yard on farm now owner by Ezra Knight on north of Plainfield Pike on top of hill east of Richmond and back in lot in meadow, not protected, yard clear of brush. On a farm bought by Joseph Knight Grandfather of Col Joseph Knight. In 1741 he gave the farm to his son Jonathan. Jonathan gave it to his sons Joseph, Jonathan & Robert by deed 5 May 1788. Col Joseph gave his share by Will to his son Angell, who in turn gave it to his sons Robert & Richmond. Richmond gave it to his son Joseph. Joseph gave it to his son Ezra. This land is now on the land condemned by the city of Providence as surrounding the reservoir. 420 feet north of the junction with Plainfiled Pike and 100 feet west of Tunk Hill Road. This cemetery is about 300 feet north of SC060. Recorded by Charles and Martha Benns in 1940 their #961. Recorded by John Sterling in 1998.
Helpful items to bring:
Drinking water
Alcohol gel (in case there is any poison ivy)
Snacks
Gloves
Knee pads
Sunscreen/hat
Long pants
Hand tools like clippers, shovels, rakes, and saws - it's a great idea to mark these with your initials
Please use caution. Safety is most important, both for the volunteers and of the cemetery and stones. Watch out for possible thorns, poison plants, and ticks. Dressing for exposure to these is a great idea. Save your flip-flops and shorts for another event!
RI Statewide Restoration/Awareness Event - Scituate
Thanks to the Scituate Preservation Society and Scituate Public Works for working closely with us.
In observance of RI Historic Cemetery Restoration and Awareness weeks 2026