9:00 AM - Noon (and usually later)

These activities are at the Hebrew Cemetery

Volunteers will meet on Sunday morning around 9:00 AM at the Hebrew Cemetery for a light breakfast* before working in the cemetery. Lunch* is served after the cleanup.

If you choose come ahead of Sunday's cleanup, especially ahead of the special service on Saturday morning, you are welcome to visit the Leadville attractions, take a drive through the mining district on the east side, drive through the forests, around Turquoise lake, and the mountains, and take a walk through the historic downtown areas are nice activities to do while visiting Leadville.

The Hebrew Cemetery was established in 1880. After the Temple Israel Foundation’s acquisition of the Hebrew Cemetery in 1993, restoration of the cemetery became the primary objective after nearly seven decades of neglect. The first several years were dedicated to clearing massive overgrowth, reestablishing a perimeter fence with entrance arch, identifying graves, and replacing missing markers. B’nai B’rith Denver’s considerable volunteer and financial support accomplished all of the goals. From the beginning, Temple Israel has hosted annual “cleanup” weekends at the end of June to repair damage inflicted by Leadville’s harsh winters.