clean-Up Days 2026
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Saturday, April 4th 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturday, April 18th 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturday, May 9th 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturday, May 23rd 10:30am-12:30pm
Clean, Reclaim, Proclaim!
Mount Lawn Cemetery has served the community since its establishment, becoming a resting place for generations and a symbol of remembrance and respect. Illegal trash dumping is a threat along the boundaries of the grounds. Clean-Up Days allow citizens to take action. With your support, we can honor those who came before us and make the cemetery a peaceful and respectful place. We also preserve the history by honoring those buried at Mount Lawn by sharing their story and connecting new generations with our leaders and pioneers of yesteryear.
To learn how you can volunteer for Mount Lawn’s Clean-up Days email: helpmt.lawn@gmail.com
Requirements Benefits Anyone ages 15 to 25 Good vibes and a $50 monthly stipend.
Land Stewards Spring 2026 Cohort is filled!
Mount Lawn’s Land Stewards!
You can support by donating cleaning supplies!
MOUNT LAWN SPOTLIGHTS
Ursula Davis
FEATURED: Mount Lawn’s Interred. Ursula Davis, May 13, 1921- January 30, 1999. Ursula Davis was an enlisted Private in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during world War II. Frequently referred to as the “Six Triple Eight” 855 women had a specific mission to sort and clear a two-year backlog of mail for Americans stationed in Europe. The 6888th was the only all-Black, all-female, army battalion sent overseas during WWII. It is estimated that the service women processed over 17 Million pieces of mail in extremely difficult, dangerous, and sometime oppressive conditions in England and France during active wartime. The women often worked around the clock 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in rotating 8-hour shifts. Despite their exemplar performance, they received little recognition from the Military and many went on to live their lives, seldom bringing up their experience in the 6888. During the month of May, leading to Memorial Day let’s celebrate our groundbreaking military leaders. Leave a flag, wreath or flowers for service men and women like Ursula. Ms. Davis finally received her military issued headstone in 2025. The picture above is taken from a news article in the Omaha Star, 1945.
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