815 Stone Scrubbers

06/06/2026

We are excited to have the return of Tim Jones from In the Presence of Others Paranormal join us tomorrow Sunday June 7th , during our gravestone cleaning session, from 9:00am to noon. It’s always interesting to see different things he picks up. If you would like to join us we have a few spots left let us know you would like to RSVP a spot! 🪦🧼🧽🫧

06/05/2026

Looks like a perfect weekend to clean and care for some dirty gravestones! We still have spots avalible for both Saturday & Sunday! If you haven’t reserved a spot message us to let us know you are coming! See you all this weekend at Cedar Bluff Cemetery 9am-noon

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

We are at Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum this evening for the gathering for Preservation Rockford Company forum on preservation of our historic buildings in Rockford. Thank you Amanda Becker for inviting us talk to those interested in preservation of historic gravestones in our community.

05/15/2026

****UPDATE, FAMILY HAS BEEN FOUND! THANK YOU ALL LESS THAN 24 HRS!****We are looking for this # veteran’s family. If you know this veteran or know his family (Michael J. franks) please reach out to us on messenger or email us [email protected] or contact Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum or drop us a message in comments

05/13/2026

We are beyond excited to announce a HUGE summer at Victory—and we couldn’t do it without our incredible partner and major sponsor, the City of Loves Park 🙌

Together, we’re celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States the best way we know how—community, competition, and giving back 🇺🇸❤️

💙 SUMMER COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER SERIES 💙
Three special Monday Community Open Plays where we come together to support amazing local causes: It is a 3 night competition. Each charity will try to pack all 3 nights. Vote each night for your favorite non-profit! 40% of pot to charity that gets the most votes 35% to 2nd place and 25% to 3d place.

📅 June 29
📅 July 27
📅 August 31

We are proud to support three incredible organizations:
✨ The Greg Lindmark Foundation – supporting mental health for first responders & their families
✨ 815 Stone Scrubbers – honoring and preserving veterans’ gravesites
✨ DDS205 – providing free dental care to children

Every event is a chance to play, connect, and give back to our community in a meaningful way.

🙏 A HUGE THANK YOU to the City of Loves Park for believing in our vision and helping us create something truly special for our community. This partnership is what makes all of this possible.

Let’s make this a summer to remember—full of energy, purpose, and celebration 🇺🇸🔥

$20 per night

Note-50% of ticket fees to the pot.

05/09/2026

Good Morning Everyone

I know we bombarded you with a lot of dates for our events. Here is a post with all 6 of our dates in one place to help make it easier.

Cedar Bluff Cemetery
1200 Rural St. - Rockford
Saturday June 6th - 9am - Noon
Sunday June 7th - 9am - Noon

Greenwood Cemetery
1011 Auburn St. - Rockford
Saturday July 11th - 9am - 11am
Sunday July 12th - 9am - 11am

St. Mary & St. James Cemetery
917 Auburn Street -Rockford
Saturday September 12th - 9am - Noon
Sunday September 13th - 9am - Noon

We hope to see you out there. Please remember to RSVP a spot.

12/31/2025

We had an unforgettable year/ season! Without all of you we wouldn’t have accomplished what we did this season! Each and every one of you should be proud of these moments that you helped us make, ensuring NO veteran is ever forgotten!! Thank You from all of us at 815 Stone Scrubbers…Happy New!

11/11/2025

Thank you for your service and sacrifices you made for our freedoms we have!
Happy Veterans Day. ❤️🤍💙

10/14/2025

Last gravestone cleaning of the season! This is the grave of SGT John Lawson Born a slave in state of Virginia as John. Used surname of a slave owner Killebrue/Killebrew

It is reported when he was old enough he became a house boy and waiter. He often served for President Woodrow Wilson’s father, Joseph R. Wilson.

He enlisted in the civil war for the Union in Ill in Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment U.S. Colored Troops. Before he left the Company G his surname Killebrue is crossed out and he last name entered as Lawson, which was adopted surname of his commanding officer.

He was of the first African American to live in Boone County, ILL. He built the house at 320 Locust St, Belvidere IL that his family lived in.

Member of the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic). It is believed that he may have been the only colored man to be considered for this organization. He lived to be 97 years old.
History information taken from Find a Grave memorial # 91462943 there are more facts to read there as well.