Friends of Wildwood Cemetery – PA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 33-4449241), separate from Wildwood Cemetery Co., dedicated to preserving, restoring, and celebrating Wildwood Cemetery in Williamsport, PA.
Mission
The preservation, restoration, beautification, and public appreciation of Wildwood Cemetery in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Vision
A Wildwood Cemetery whose history, monuments, and grounds are actively cared for by the community they belong to — well-documented, welcoming to visitors, and passed on intact to future generations.
What We Do
- Preserve — volunteer training in monument cleaning and repair, closing the gap left by markers with no family to request care.
- Research — digitizing and preserving thousands of historical documents and photographs, from original architecture plans to century-old deeds.
- Share — promoting the cemetery’s events and history, and securing grants and support on its behalf.
Upcoming Opportunities
From cleaning days to guided tours, there’s usually something coming up. See what’s on the calendar or tell us how you’d like to help and we’ll reach out when the next opportunity fits.
Recent Work
Friends of Wildwood volunteer groups have turned out for cleaning days on the grounds — including a recent effort with over a dozen volunteers to begin cleaning all 192 Civil War veterans’ graves in Wildwood’s Civil War Circle.
Restoration: Before & After
Every headstone Friends of Wildwood volunteers clean gets a second life — here are a few examples of what a cleaning day accomplishes.
The O. H. Randall Steps
Before
After
The Mary Carocci Headstone
Before
After
The August Koch Monument
Before
After
Ways to Volunteer
From headstone cleanings to evening programs, Friends of Wildwood volunteers of all ages turn out to care for and celebrate the cemetery’s history. See how to get involved.
Support Our Work
We’re not yet set up to accept online donations, but there’s still a lot you can do to help — from volunteering to in-kind support. See how to support Friends of Wildwood.
Stay in the Loop
Get an email when we post about upcoming volunteer days, tours, and Friends of Wildwood news.
Who We Are
Friends of Wildwood Cemetery – PA was formally incorporated as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation in 2025 and held its first organizational meeting that November. We’re a separate organization from Wildwood Cemetery Co., with our own board, finances, and governance. Read our full mission, history, and legal status.
Questions? Reach us at (570) 323-8421 or caleb@wildwoodcemeterypa.com.