CLEANING 104 YEAR OLD HEADSTONE OF WOMAN BORN INTO SLAVERY | D2 TREATMENT | SAMANTHA STREET

CLEANING THE GRAVE OF SAMANTHA STREET WITH D/2

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

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[@joseleswopes1400]

It's looking Amazing and Beautiful, that is Awesome 🥰

[@dreamseer7]

ROBERT. Hi. Can you please let us know about the other Robert? We haven't seen him in a while, just want to know if he's ok. Will we see him again? I miss him. Thanks. Melanie

[@larrysmith6499]

I admire how you have so much passion in restoring the headstones of old graves. You are an amazing man. You have a heart of gold.

[@michaeldickens2472]

I agree 💯 Robert is a good man

[@Azoreanislandgirl64]

I agree Larry , we tend to forget our past and have compassion as Robert does. He is keeping history alive.

[@carolinebell1120]

I'll agree with that

[@markbeckham7298]

Imagine if every town in every state adopted a cemetery and restored and preserved it, how much history would saved!

[@kathrynjames2965]

Get Started.

[@markbeckham7298]

@@kathrynjames2965 I have been restoring and preserving and maintaining cemeteries for more than a dozen years, so I am patting myself on the back!

[@headstonesandhistory]

It starts locally. I have been volunteering for over 30 years in cemeteries in a dozen local towns. I have also spoken to town officials and helped a few towns get grant money to help out with neglected cemeteries and help preserve history and show some respect to those who passed before us. Most don't need money......just volunteers who take the time to do the work.

[@Headstoneman]

To be honest the stone didn’t look all that bad until you sprayed the D/2 on it… that’s when the growth was revealed… great job! I suggest using a bucket and dip your brush in the water as you clean…. That seems to work really good for me.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Yeah, it was even harder to tell on camera but even being there I was surprised by how much showed up after the D2 was sprayed.

[@patriciasmith4277]

What is D2?

[@Headstoneman]

@@patriciasmith4277 D/2 biological solution is a material that is used to safely kill and remove biological growth from historic stone like headstones and building materials. It is used in cemeteries across the country including Arlington national cemetery to keep the headstones free of moss, mold, mildew and lichen.

[@Headstoneman]

@@AdventuresIntoHistory it’s amazing what D/2 will show you.

[@SondraD7676]

You are always thinking and doing! Samantha Street, a great choice to clean. It looks completely different already. Looking forward to this update and the Byrd's, too. 👍👍🤗❣️

[@Diwondermum]

Robert you should receive many accolades for all this awesome work you do to save history. You put such love and care into what you do. Well done Robert! Bravo!!

[@ca6177]

Thanks for being willing to clean that woman's stone! Commendable!

[@lindakelly6444]

Can't help thinking how the other Robert would have enjoyed using this cleaning product back in the day! Robert you are doing a great service honoring the graves of people who none of us ever heard of but we do now.! Thank you!👍❤

[@erichoffman3593]

I've been wondering about the other Robert. Where's hee been?

[@dreamseer7]

@@erichoffman3593 I've been asking that for about 3 vids now. No answers yet. I'm concerned. I really like the other Robert.

[@jenniferthurman]

Wonderful work Robert!! It looks amazing!! Bet she's looking down with a joyful heart!!

[@Carpenterdane]

It's unusual, but certainly not unheard of for a slave to have an headstone. This is awesome! Thank you for taking care of Miss Samantha's headstone. ❤

[@jen8491]

You can definitely tell how much cleaner it looks. Robert, you get so many comments on your channels about how you should do things. Especially on your other channel. I believe you know what you are doing! Your passion for preservation definitely comes through in your videos. Keep up the good work 👍

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Thank you - and yes, I am involved in way more than people know and have much more knowledge than people realize. Of course keyboard experts will keyboard expert regardless 😅

[@headstonesandhistory]

Great video! I really enjoyed it and love the work that you do. I have been volunteering in local cemeteries for over 30 years and it brings me great joy to see others doing the same!

[@marypettitt9150]

Samantha Street would be amazed and grateful that you are taking such good care of her marker.

[@gigicostlow4414]

D2 sure is amazing stuff. Thanks for telling us about it and showing how to properly clean the headstones. Your compassion for all of these old resting places shines. The cemetery where a lot of my family is buried has graves from the 1840's. A lot of old stones could use a good cleaning. I'm going to see if others in my community would like to go in together and get some D2 and spend a few days doing some cleaning.

[@admirathoria0073]

That's amazing! I almost want to become the Mystery Cleaner who sneaks into cemeteries and graveyards, spraying D2 on old neglected headstones. lol

[@lauraleckemby249]

Amazing Robert! My grandparent's grave is close by, I'm going to clean their headstone. ✌️&💜

[@IrishAnnie]

Thank you Robert for preserving history.. What a beautiful stone. I find this work very rewarding. I cleaned family stones and I feel a sense of family doing this. Honoring their memory.

[@732jim]

Please do more of these! I’m sure those who have passed are smiling down on you now that their stones are legible again.

[@shellydehart8217]

It looks a 100% better n will even get better. So proud of you, Robert. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🐶

[@Quantrills.Raiders]

so glad you're cleaning the graves too!!!! You just extended the life of that stone by at least another 50 years if not more

[@yarnhappykim9294]

Robert you are saving history in every cemetery

[@janecarolhogue3140]

Robert thank you for your compassion and for cleaning these stones I wish people would get out to these deserted cemeteries and clean the grounds. Robert thank you again for these videos and getting the word out👍❤️

[@cindys.9688]

Samantha deserves to not be hidden behind the grime anymore. She was special someone. I sure wish I could have known her back then. She probably had the gift of hospitality and made people feel comfortable.💕 You're doing an excellent job of preserving headstones, and keeping the dearly departed remembered. Thank you!👼🏼

[@anitamorales1506]

Amazing difference! Great product for sure. Thank you for sharing this.

[@mattieb7348]

Thank you for the great information. I will put it to good use this autumn when my siblings and I make our rounds visiting our family cemeteries in Kentucky. What a great way to honor someone's life even if you are not related. Blessings to you.

[@Regina0964]

An older women i ran into last Thursday in a local area cemetery that has a lot of stones misplaced and many that has fell over, she is repairing a lot, she uses the same D2 on these stones and let's it sit, she has brought a lot of them back to life...

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. Restoring the stone of a grave.especially the past. May the Lord bless you

[@williamsteriti2718]

You're an amazing man Robert the dedication you put into remembering the past in the dead is amazing to me this is the problem too many people forget the past I truly miss you and old Robert going out there doing the work together God bless you you have a heart of Jesus say hi to Blue love you guys so much ♾️✝️🛐♥️ LOL P.s. the headstone looks so awesome already .

[@dariamitchell9293]

Thank you! D2 is amazing! I help preserve headstones in historic cemeteries in the Pacific Northwest. Love your videos!

[@bethbartlett5692]

Was hoping for an upload today! Excellent Outcome! Enjoy your weekend. Best Regards NW Tennessee, USA

[@Carolbearce]

That product is amazing and Samantha’s stone looks beautiful. Well done Robert.

[@bozbad]

Your videos are a great memorial to those gone and forgotten

[@Worldfriends218]

hope to see more and when finished - its good to see some one who cares people of slavery

[@bonniejulien8505]

Hi Robert.i always enjoy watching your avideos.thanks

[@pamelawooten3251]

Thank you, Robert, for sharing and for the care and compassion in recognizing those who have passed. You are an amazing man!

[@SandraSmith-fb5tw]

If Miss Samantha could ..... I'm sure she's thanking you for your kindness, Robert

[@leekorten1791]

I love re watching the old videos 💞

[@lorij323]

Love the care you give to her headstone, and to her story. You have a true passion for this. Thank you.

[@gwendolynmcwilliams2020]

That is so sweet of you clearly they are not forgotten when you find them.THANK YOU.

[@alanatolstad4824]

Great lessons learned for when I can finally get back to treating my Great-grandpa's lichen-encrusted headstone.

[@tinlizzie]

I am so glad to see someone else who wants to preserve these headstones and markers and monuments.

[@ameliablackshaw5912]

You are an amazing man. You have a heart of gold. For cleaning the headstone

[@telquad1953]

I used D2 on a black granite gravestone. Initial brushing 30 minutes after application. It easily removed 60 years of lichen with a soft brush. Leaving a final application of D2 on the marker eliminated any remaining stains. Remarkable product.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Thank you Robert for your sweet videos of how to care for gravestones.🐝🤗❤️

[@TS-bn7zt]

Well done!! Good work Sir, I hope you find the time to put a new support behind Samantha’s headstone. It would be such a shame for it to fall over. Many thanks Rob👍

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

I actually did. I shimmed the stone while I was there but I didn’t say it on video. If notice at the end the stone is sitting more upright

[@TS-bn7zt]

Yes I see Rob, thanks for the reply. Best wishes to you from here in the uk👍

[@karenshepler7128]

Hi and great seeing you again. It's looking very nice. I wish we could clean all the stones that need it ...well thanks for taking us along. Take care.

[@lindamccaughey6669]

What a fantastic thing to do. Huge improvement, can’t wait to see them all again. What a treasure you are. Please stay safe and take care

[@beckysteffka2434]

Robert, that's amazing, it looks wonderful!

[@lisaknell1809]

Thank you for doing this! My grandparents’ gravestone needs cleaning and I’m going to try D2.

[@patbarlen2764]

I love your passion and dedication.

[@tedlawrence4189]

I believe you. I seen several others that have date of marriage. There is a very small cemetery off of Tara Blvd Hwy. 19/41. It's either in Bonanza or Lovejoy not sure where one starts and the other one ends. Looks like Georgia has a bunch of lonely and even some forgotton cemetery's. Y'all are very interesting and so are your videos.

[@susanbellefeuille]

What an amazing difference!

[@lelathompson5989]

Thanks you Robert.

[@josephschmidt4157]

Great job Robert and human compassion!

[@bethhutto9800]

Amazing! Thank you for what you do and sharing with us

[@lynnebunning7273]

Thanks so much for the information 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻💜

[@mcwatersd]

It is so good to seen these stones so lovingly preserved . Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤

[@conteekeller9891]

Great job 👍👌

[@RevMikeBlack]

Nice work.

[@sarahfisher9472]

So sweet too do this for people

[@gayleloy7111]

Fantastic video. Love your passion. God bless you for everything you do. Love from Australia. Stay safe. Xxx

[@anitaludovici2859]

Beautiful job

[@frankscarborough1428]

Thanks Robert for preserving history

[@irmasoto8698]

Thank you for what you do .I have been wondering what to use to clean my daughters headstone there is a dark spot running down the middle.Where can i buy this stuff you use

[@joannewendt1792]

Well spoken and extremely interesting video..ty Robert

[@davidtrishhope9841]

Watching from New Zealand

[@lthom5158]

Great video! Looking forward to the update!

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

You're a good egg Robert. Thank you for cleaning her stone.

[@ledabigelowstephens5]

Wow how beautiful!!!

[@mala3isity]

So you're looking to buy stock in D/2's parent company? LOL This makes me very happy. A year or so ago, I'd told you about having cleaning kits in backpacks, probably along with other followers ;), this being the essential component. I hope you go back to some of your forgotten woods cemeteries and just spray them. Especially the lichen covered ones that you couldn't read. Like this one: Lost 184 Year Old Doctor's Grave Found In The Woods Of Georgia (Huge Abandoned Graveyard)

[@ricknelson576]

That stuff works well. Good job Robert.

[@tinichiatowner1241]

That is amazing.

[@bonniedugle1763]

Ordered this after your last cemetery video. Can't wait to start cleaning.

[@michellemhessman4364]

Looks great

[@lynncanada1915]

Second spraying before leaving really can see above the words!

[@dakshaswal4-croll.no.21avn7]

D2 is magic SSADVENTURES is doing great service to mankind. These graves are forgotten by even the families and no one bothers to venture here.

[@anneeapen6053]

You care so much

[@gloriahayes2488]

At 1:54, right after you spray the back down, and the big white circular area gets wet, look at the face that appears ! It resembles an African American woman with her hair parted in the middle... it is her face ONLY, no body , but WOW !

[@Bh-jf2bu]

🙏🏻

[@pamelareed973]

What a kind soul you are .. ❤️

[@desbelfastireland9982]

THANK YOU............ DES IN BELFAST,, IRELAND

[@juliehattis]

Amazing is this an old head stone on your farm?

[@Aqc197038]

Well you did your part for civil rights and Black Lives Matter!

[@PatriciaLounsbury150]

That product is great . Awesome what you do.

[@stude1953]

As soon as I seen the title of your video I thought of this. Dylan had a song on his very first lp, 'See That My Grave Is Kept Clean'.

[@ithacacomments4811]

I have heard that "Wet and Forget" is a good headstone cleaning product.

[@janetrapoza3877]

Great stuff...If you have a lot of organic stuff on the stone you can lightly scrape it off with a plastic spatula. It shouldn't harm the stone..

[@mariannedebrizzo3575]

Hello from NYC, WELL DONE! Can you bring your weed eater/weed whip next time to take down the weeds around the head stones. ❤️

[@bettyboop4263]

Is it safe to use that cleaner without wearing gloves? That is an amazing product💜

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

For me it is, but others may have more sensitive skin.

[@45beetle]

That turned out beautiful

[@KristinaMay2109]

May God bless and guide you always❣️

[@jq5609]

You ate a truly remarkable young man ❤🤍💙

[@dalet9207]

Where do I get the D2

[@ledabigelowstephens5]

When you find a old cemetaries do you restore them? I really appreciate how you care for them.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Nice, what is in the circle above her name? I can't tell

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

It is the Mosaic Templars seal

[@ebriggs3498]

Nobody has said where you purchase the D-2!

[@yvonnesquadrilli8997]

This is so great Thank You

[@crystaljames5366]

Is the D2 good for any type of headstone? My grandparents is badly discolored, however, their headstone has a black coating on it which is flaking and where the names are, it is more of a natural stone look but it is also discolored.

[@tedlawrence4189]

Sorry, but her being born in 1868, means she was born after slavery was abolished. So nice of you to care about her so long after her death.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Her birthdate on her stone is wrong, it is actually her marriage date. Please see the other video in this person.

[@allygee5468]

Yes it sure does a good Job Could that precious marker be repositioned and repaired Robert ? I hope it's not leaning too much