St. Margaret's Pioneer Cemetery Restoration
The St. Margaret of Scotland Pioneer Cemetery, located in St. Margaret's, Prince Edward Island, Canada, was officially opened in 1803 and served the residents of eastern PEI until 1897. The first Scottish settlers arrived in the area in 1772. This hallowed ground, which is now designated a historic site, is one of Prince Edward Island's most interesting and historic burial sites. There are many interesting stories connected to the people who are laid to rest in the pioneer cemetery.
In 2009, a major restoration of the cemetery was initiated by a Volunteer Restoration Committee, who led a fund raising effort and managed the overall restoration. The once neglected cemetery has been restored, with grave stones being straightened; repaired; and given new footings; in addition, many stones were uncovered and have been restored. Over the last 2 years, significant landscaping work has been completed and access to the cemetery is very easy, with a view of the ocean recently completed, to restore the cemetery to its original condition.
Most of the gravestone restoration is now complete, but we will continue to use donations for the ongoing maintenance activities of the stones and landscaping. We would greatly appreciate any support that you can provide to continue these efforts. Thank you.