Students and faculty help preserve Mount Hope Cemetery

Cemeteries tell stories. They tell stories that have been undiscovered.

So about a year ago the mayor of Dahlonega asked us if we could get involved in interpreting and maintaining the cemetery. Our goal is that future generations will be able to come and enjoy the cemetery and also read the headstones.

My name is Keneddi Horn. I'm a student at University of North Georgia. We've actually had a few exciting projects, and one of them is the Mount Hope Cemetery preservation project. So one thing we've been focusing on is pinpointing who exactly is buried, what they did, how they were involved in the community, and why people today should care about those things.

We've already created a brochure for the Visitors Center, but step two is to finish digitizing the cemetery. A student, Zach Pilgrim from our IESA program, has already begun this process. His end goal is that anybody in the world can log on and learn about Mount Hope.

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens.  The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

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