About
Spirits Alive was formed in 2006 when folks decided to organize around its dedication to the preservation and beautification of one of the area's oldest public burial grounds, the Eastern Cemetery in Portland, Maine.
Our group is directed by a small board and supported by numerous volunteers and Friends who plan and conduct a series of events every year. These events help us support the ongoing maintenance of and special projects at the cemetery.
Spirits Alive Has a Few Special Projects
- We perform planting and maintenance tasks according to the landscape plan created by Barry Hosmer, ASLA on volunteer workdays.
- We contracted with Chicora Foundation who is helping us create a preservation plan which will help guide restoration, educational, and advocacy efforts for years to come.
- We funded the repair of the Congress Street fence pickets and gate locks through the city of Portland who contracted with StandFast Works Forge to complete the work.
- We are planning to restore the Victorian Tool Shed.
- We are completing Phase I of the Stone Transcription Project where we are recording the information of and about the each stone in the cemetery.
Spirits Alive is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Our Mission
Spirits Alive is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Portland’s historic Eastern Cemetery through a range of activities including promotion and education.