Sacred Burial Ground 2021 Biennial Conversation
Black History Month
Tuesday, February 16
4:30pm - 6:00pm
What value do local South Florida cemeteries provide for historic preservation? Join to learn how you may participate in restoring, documenting & voicing histories of the past for future generations!
Join The African American Research Library & Cultural Center in collaboration with Collaborative Ancestral Burial Societies* (CABS) for our biennial Sacred Burial Ground update.
The panel dialog will focus on researching family roots and uncovering the history of Ancestral Burial Sites. Various African/Caribbean American cemeteries will be discussed including Woodlawn, Westview Community Gardens (Pompano), Knowles (Deerfield-Broward), Lincoln, and Evergreen Memorial Gardens (Miami-Dade). Featured panelists/invited guests include Hazel Armbrister, Roberto Fernandez III (History Broward), Gloria Battle (Deerfield), and John Allen, Coral Gables Museum. Dr. Ramona La Roche will serve as moderator.
On the day of click HERE or the Register button to join us LIVE.
Museum, Branhilda Richardson Knowles Memorial Park and Historic Cemetery, History Broward, Woodlawn Cemetery, Genealogical Society of Broward County and National Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society.
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
| Mon, May 11 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | Closed |

