Earlier this year (August, 2007), The History Channel awarded the Brownsville Historical Association in Brownsville a grant to partner with Hudson Elementary.  Only 27 organizations nationwide received the Save our History Community preservation grants. The project, entitled Keepers of the Crypt involved 4^th Grade Students and parents in Mrs. Kendall’s class.

 Students and their parents attended numerous Saturday sessions at the Historic Cemetery where they researched grave sites, completed head stone rubbings, learned about the proper cleaning and care of cemetery markers, and learned the importance of historic preservation.

 Students not only became experts on local history, they became champions for it. Students wrote letters to local, state, and national leaders seeking support for historic preservation.  The class also created a flyer for cemetery visitors outlining proper care and etiquette.

 The Students have each created a display board detailing the lives of individuals in the cemetery. On Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 5:00 PM students dressed in period clothing, will be providing guided cemetery tours.  At 6:00 PM the history projects will be unveiled at The Old Cemetery Center.