February 18, 2026

National Historic Marker Weekend Webinar

In this one-hour webinar from the Pomeroy Foundation, attendees will learn how to participate in National Historic Marker Weekend (April 24-26, 2026) and gain practical guidance for planning a marker cleaning project, including site selection, permission considerations, recommended supplies, and additional tips.

Have you ever noticed a historical marker in your community that could use a little care? This webinar introduces National Historic Marker Weekend, an all-volunteer community service event established by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation that encourages people across the United States to celebrate and preserve local history through marker cleaning, maintenance, and stewardship.

From civic groups and historical societies to students, neighbors, friends, participants will learn how communities nationwide come together each April to care for historical markers and raise awareness about the stories they represent. The session will explore the purpose behind National Historic Marker Weekend, the growing interest in historical stewardship, and how volunteers of all ages and group sizes can join the fun.

Attendees will gain practical guidance for planning a marker cleaning project, including site selection, permission considerations, recommended supplies, and additional tips. The one-hour webinar will also highlight available volunteer resources such as downloadable toolkit, activity guides, and an annual photo challenge to help participants document and share their service. A Q&A will follow to answer questions and help attendees prepare to volunteer.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the purpose and history of National Historic Marker Weekend
  • Learn how marker stewardship supports preservation and community pride
  • Introduce instructions for cleaning and caring for historical markers
  • Discover tools and resources available to support volunteer projects
  • Gain confidence in planning and promoting a local marker stewardship effort

Register at https://community.ncph.org/event/HistoricMarkerWeekend.

This event is free, but uses our pay-what-you-can model. If you can pay a small amount that works for your budget, it helps us keep the event free for those in our community who need it most, with our thanks.