Philly News

2023-03-28 14:56:41

A centuries-old Black burial ground in Northeast Philadelphia was nearly forgotten.

This group of preservationists is leading an effort to honor those buried there.

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A centuries-old Black burial ground in Northeast Philadelphia was nearly forgotten. Preservationists want to honor those buried there.

The Society to Preserve Philadelphia African American Assets is leading an effort to preserve and enhance a cemetery in the Far Northeast. But it isn't clear who owns the property.

^{Kevin Riordan (The Philadelphia Inquirer)}