In October the Carlisle Historical Society hosted a talk on cemetery restoration led by Tom Giffen of the Vermont Old Cemetery Association. There was a brief lecture held in the Carlisle School Community Room followed by a walk to the Central Burying Ground. Here visitors had a chance to try dousing, cleaning tombstones, and repairing broken graves. The well-attended event was co-sponsored by the Carlisle Historical Commission and was open to both members and anyone in town who was interested.

Tom Giffen (center) of the Vermont Old Cemeteries Association addressing a crowd in the Central Burying Ground