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FRIENDS OF SPEER WELCOMES YOU TO SPEER CEMETERY
Caring for the Forgotten
Historic Speer Cemetery is located in Jersey City, NJ and was made into a public cemetery by Abraham Speer in mid 1800's and was considered abandoned by the early 1900's. Over the years many different groups have attempted to either restore it without success or destroy it to build various buildings and failed as well, thank goodness. The Friends of Speer, Inc. have been working at Speers since 2012 and have been fortunate enough to get further than any group in over 100 years. We are determined to preserve the history of Speer Cemetery while bringing it into the 21st Century and beyond.
FRIENDS OF SPEER
Caring for the forgotten
The Friends of Speer is a volunteer group who dedicate their time, effort and expertise into restoring Speer Cemetery. Our goal is to make this beautiful historic acre into a community green space where everyone can come relax, reflect and enjoy.
WHO'S BURIED AT SPEER?
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OUR RESEARCH
Upon doing the historical research regarding the people buried at Speer, there are no records to be found. Through a simple Google search we were able to find who Mary Pomeroy was and have named our honey after her. Unfortunately not every name has been that easy. It is going to take money and an abundance of man hours to research them all. Ironically we have been contacted by descendants who through family oral history know they have relatives resting at Speer's but no headstones for them. It is very possible when heavy stones are lifted and/or unearthed we will find them. There are others we've been able to obtain information about through newspaper clippings. However unlikely, it is our hope that we will find information on all the souls buried at Speer Cemetery. As we progress with our research, we will add the names and information to our website. By clicking on the "Learn more" link you will see the names of all the headstones located in Speer Cemetery. If you have any information on the names listed, please contact us.
WAYS WE HELP
The Focus of Our Efforts
COMMUNITY & EDUCATION
History & Bees
The Friends of Speer is proud to partner with Healthier JC and doing what we can together to keep our community healthy and green.
We are working towards our goal to give tours to school aged children within Jersey City Dept. of Education. Supervised classes can come learn about history, community, gardening and the importance of bees in our world. These classes will be given by Roger "The Bee Guy" Moss, our tried and true bee keeper.
VOLUNTEERING
The Future Looks Bright
Volunteering is our longest running initiative, based on the premise that making a real difference is not only possible but vital. With The Friends of Speer Inc., volunteering is a source of great pride for our nonprofit organization. If your'e interested in volunteering with us, please click the Join us link below, fill out our volunteer application and become a Friend of Speer.
PET FRIENDLY
Speer welcomes everyone
We are very aware that green space is limited in the Journal Square area of Jersey City and that's why we allow dogs at Speer Cemetery. However, please be aware we have wild life that call Speer Cemetery home; including squirrels, skunks, possum, snakes, feral cats and possibly a groundhog. For the safety of you, your furbaby and the wild life, they must be leashed at all times. Waste bags will be available. We also have planted various plants and flowers for our bees and we ask that you do not allow your dogs to dig and/or scratch around any flower beds. The Friends of Speer respect ALL forms of life.
DONATE
Make a Difference Today!
Speer Cemetery needs your help! There are fallen/broken headstones that need repair and require machinery and products that can be quite costly and with your help we can get it done. Follow us here, Facebook and Instagram to see our progress from your generous donations. We are also in need of shed(s), wheel barrows, gardening supplies, office supplies etc. and will gladly accept what you would like to donate to us.
Your purchase of "Mary's Honey", made exclusively by bees in Speer Cemetery, goes towards the caretaking of Speers.
8 oz ($8) and 16 oz ($15) are available.
Click the links below to make a donation or to purchase Mary's Honey. All donations made are 100% tax deductible
Zelle users, please use our email: speercemetery@gmail.com
CONTACT US
Want to get involved with The Friends of Speer? Reach out to us and we will get back to you shortly.
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