Mary Ann Baldwin | Mary Ann Baldwin Official Website
Mary Ann Baldwin | Mary Ann Baldwin Official Website
Cemeteries hold a sacred place in the lives of many— the final resting places of cherished loved ones. Mount Hope Cemetery is that place for Raleigh’s African-American community. Established in 1872, the cemetery was the first municipal burial ground for the newly freed in North Carolina. Many of these individuals, born into slavery, created a thriving and diverse community. Those interred in the cemetery owned shops and businesses, became pioneers in education, and were skillful entrepreneurs. There were also many who fought for their country and led the struggle for equality.
Despite the dizzying pace of modern Raleigh life, Mt. Hope provides a peaceful retreat to reflect and remember. Almost 1,500 monuments mark only a few of the 7,000 burials in the historic portion of the cemetery. The identities of many more who rest here have been lost over time.
The stories of those men and women in Mt. Hope span three centuries and weave a vibrant mosaic of how Raleigh, and the nation, grew.
Dates: Saturday, July 22 through November
Times: John P “Top” Greene Community Center Hours
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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