Join us for our MLK Day of Service Project at Evergreen Cemetery. Since its founding in 1891 by leaders of Richmond’s African American community, Historic Evergreen Cemetery has served as a powerful monument to black achievement, community life, and family bonds. Evergreen is the resting place for thousands of individuals who faced segregation, discrimination, and racial violence while contributing in important ways to the city’s—and the nation’s—vibrant social, political, intellectual, and religious life. Among those who rest here are such luminaries as Maggie L. Walker, John Mitchell, Jr., Dr. Sarah Garland Boyd Jones, and Rev. J. Andrew Bowler. More than 10,000 lesser-known Richmond heroes are buried throughout Evergreen’s 60 acres. We invite you to make history with us by becoming involved and helping to honor those resting in this long-neglected national treasure!
Type
Support Event
What To Wear
dress warm, close toe shoes, and long sleeve shirts
What to Bring
bring a friend
Inclement Weather
TBD
Event Contact
When and where
Date
January 26, 2019
Time
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
Location
Evergreen Cemetery
50 Evergreen Road
Richmond, VA 23223
Parking Information
on site
