CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society (MOCHPS) will host a fundraiser this weekend to help preserve graves at the site.
MOCHPS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to the preservation and restoration of the graves in the cemetery, which has historical links to African-American troops and slaves.
The cemetery is located between Rollins Dr. and Beverly Hills Dr. in Clarksville. It holds over a thousand graves, some dating as far back as 1817.
The mission of the society is to emphasize the influence and contributions of African-Americans regarding the history, education, development, growth, and culture of the Clarksville area.
The wine and cheese fundraiser will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 p.m. at Beachaven Winery. All donations will go toward the upkeep of the cemetery to ensure every grave has a proper headstone.
For more information, visit the MOCHPS website.