Events & Programs
Join us in Maryland to honor, restore, and remember the sacred stories preserved in historic African American burial grounds.
Upcoming Events
No upcoming events are currently scheduled. Join our mailing list below to receive announcements for the next cleanup, workshop, or tour!
Our Core Programs
Cemetery Clean-up Days
Hands-on community restoration: clearing overgrowth, gentle headstone cleaning, minor resetting, and pathway maintenance using preservation best practices.
Quarterly (next: March 15, 2026)
Educational Workshops
Sessions on gravestone documentation, safe conservation techniques, oral history recording, and the cultural/historical importance of African American burial grounds.
2–3 times per year
Guided Heritage Tours
Walk the grounds to learn about the lives and legacies of those buried here, explore African American burial traditions, and understand local history in Maryland and Volusia County.
Seasonal (spring & fall)
Memorial Dedications & Marker Unveilings
Community ceremonies to honor completed restoration projects, unveil new interpretive markers, or commemorate significant figures and events.
As restoration milestones are reached
Our Impact So Far
180+
Markers cleaned and documented
40+
Community volunteers engaged in 2025
3
New interpretive markers placed
Photos, stories, and before/after views from past events coming soon.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether by volunteering at an event, attending a tour, sharing family stories, or supporting our work financially — every action helps preserve this vital piece of history for generations to come.
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