Grave Concerns Association

08/22/2026

We are tabling today and tomorrow at Clock Tower Park for the DuPont Anerican Legion Barbedue Cook Off. Lots of vendors we are next to the shaved ice booth.

08/22/2026

Volunteers added 91 markers in one hours and 15 minutes today. Thank you. A perfect overcast day for a work party. Video by Tracy Asher.

08/21/2026

Make a Day of It! 🍖

If you’re joining us for our installation work party on August 22nd, why not keep the day going with some great local food and community fun?

The 9th Annual DuPont BBQ Cookoff is happening August 21–23 at Clocktower Park, featuring championship barbecue, live entertainment, family activities, vendors, a beer garden, and more.

📅 August 21–23
📍 Clocktower Park
1310 Palisade Boulevard, DuPont, WA 98327

Hosted by American Legion Pat Tillman Memorial Post 53, the event supports veterans, youth programs, and community projects.

So after you lend a hand at the cemetery, head over to DuPont, grab a plate of BBQ, and enjoy the rest of your Saturday! 🍖💜💚

08/20/2026

We’re Almost There!

Fewer than 200 markers remain to be installed at the Western State Hospital Cemetery, and we’d love your help getting them in place!

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Western State Hospital Cemetery at Fort Steilacoom Park

Whether you’ve volunteered with Grave Concerns Association before or this will be your first work party, you’re welcome to join us!

After 22 years of work, we’re getting so close to the finish line. Every marker installed brings us one step closer to completing this important project. 💚💜

Come lend a hand and be part of the final stretch!

08/09/2026

Our yard sale is continuing for a second day on the 2300 block of Lexington. Stop by and say hello!

08/08/2026

A great team of Grave Concerns Association volunteers supported Cyndie Pearce and Rosemary Chaput as they set up the yard sale on the 2300 block of Lexington. The sale will benefit Grave Concerns and runs Saturday from 9 to 4.

08/06/2026

Tacoma Historical Society and New Tacoma Cemeteries are excited to announce our annual Living History Cemetery Tour! Walk Tacoma's oldest cemetery, and listen to living history reenactors portraying some of Tacoma's most memorable past citizens.

08/06/2026

We are pleased to table again at the wonderful event,. Learn about our upcoming activities and and our America 250 Community Quilt project.

Looking for something fun to do in Tacoma next weekend? Tickets are still available for our annual Living History Cemetery Tours!

August 8-9, 2026 - Tacoma Cemetery
Tickets: https://tacomahistory.org/living-history-cemetery-tours

Tacoma Historical Society and New Tacoma Cemeteries are excited to announce our annual Living History Cemetery Tour! Walk Tacoma's oldest cemetery, and listen to living history reenactors portraying some of Tacoma's most memorable past citizens.

Each tour lasts about 90 minutes. Advance tickets are required. Tours will begin every twenty minutes from 4pm to 7pm. Groups will be guided by docents through the cemetery, where they will meet a selection of its residents. The tour will cover about one mile. Please note that the 7pm Twilight Tour will have reduced visibility; those concerned about walking on uneven ground (grass and paved areas) are advised to select an earlier tour time.

Tickets are only good for your chosen tour time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early, as tours will start promptly at their scheduled times.

For questions, please email [email protected].

08/05/2026

🛍️ Yard Sale This Saturday in Steilacoom!

Grave Concerns Association is joining the city-wide yard sale this Saturday, August 8!

Stop by and browse a wide variety of treasures, including:

🏠 Household items
🎄 Holiday items
👚 Clothing
📿 Grave Concerns Dignity jewelry
✨ And more!

Proceeds help support the work of Grave Concerns Association, so come shop, say hello, and find something fun to take home.

📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 2300 block of Lexington St., Steilacoom, WA 98388

We hope to see you there!