Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground Preservation

ongoing preservation and protection

The project involves the preservation and protection of the Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground in Richmond, Virginia, the largest burial ground for enslaved and free people of color in the United States. Efforts include collaboration with city officials to purchase part of the site, establishing markers and murals, assembling a team to earn recognition on the National Register of Historic Places, and addressing threats from construction projects and infrastructure developments such as utility lines and a potential high-speed rail project.