Austin G.
1/19/2025
Tour books will guide you to Hollywood Cemetery, but to learn more about Richmond's Black history, drive to Evergreen Cemetery. Once a prominent Black cemetery, it went into disrepair. Thanks to a...
Evergreen Cemetery
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Evergreen Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
Evergreen Cemetery in Richmond, VA, is a historic African-American burial ground dating back to 1891, with notable figures such as civil rights pioneer John Mitchell, Jr., and businesswoman Maggie L. Walker interred within its grounds. Despite facing neglect and overgrowth in the past, recent community efforts have made significant strides in restoring and preserving this important piece of local history.
Originally owned by the Evergreen Cemetery Association and later acquired by black funeral-home directors, the cemetery's more than 5,000 plots have seen a resurgence in care and attention, with ongoing initiatives aimed at honoring and maintaining the legacy of those laid to rest in this significant East End landmark.
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4.53 reviews
Alek Z.
2/12/2022
It's hard to rank a cemetery. This one's not as cool as Hollywood, as far as cool cemeteries go, but I would still like to draw some attention to it. This is the final resting place of Maggie L...
Mary Kate E.
6/14/2017
This is a hidden gem of Richmond's history. This once affluent African-American cemetery was created in 1891 but has fallen into major disrepair since the mid 70's. After doing a little research...
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