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Exploring the Traditions and Features of Pennsylvania’s Historic African American Burial Grounds
Exploring the Traditions and Features of Pennsylvania’s Historic African American Burial Grounds
July 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Historic Rock Ford welcomes Dr. Steven Burg as he presents “Exploring the Traditions and Features of Pennsylvania’s Historic African American Burial Grounds” on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn at 881 Rockford Road.
Over the last two decades, Dr. Burg has had the opportunity to visit and study many of Pennsylvania’s historic African American cemeteries and burial grounds. To date, over 150 burial grounds have been identified across the state that were created primarily by or for the burial of people of color. These sites represent unique spaces reflecting the culture, traditions, and histories of local African American communities. His presentation will explore some of the traditions and features of these African American cemeteries and will explain why it is so important that these places be documented, appreciated, and preserved.
This presentation is free of charge, but all guests are required to register at rockford.yapsody.com due to space restrictions.
