Thirteen historic African American Cemeteries across Pennsylvania received grant funding in Spring 2023 from Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds and Preservation Pennsylvania to assist in their ongoing preservation efforts. Hear about how these grants came to be and what was accomplished by grant administrators, cemetery stewards and their preservation consultants! Register on the Evenbrite linked below to […]
On Sunday, November 12th from 1pm - 2pm, all are welcome to the first acknowledgement, honor and blessing of the free & formerly enslaved African Americans interred at the Byberry Township African American Burial Ground, est. 1780. We will hear the soulful sounds of 2023 Pew Fellow & percussionist Karen Smith, followed by words of […]
Join Green Lawn Cemetery for their 3rd annual Veteran's Day Tribute! The event will honor and recognize the lives of veterans resting at the cemetery; several descendants will be present to share their ancestor's story. Date: Saturday, November 11 Time: 1:30PM-3PM Location: 2500 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014
