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Service Project

Evergreen Cemetery Beautification

August 26, 2023

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM EDT

Richmond Platoon

Event overview

Evergreen Cemetery is the largest and oldest historic African American cemetery in Richmond. It was consecrated in 1891 and was designated a "Site of Memory" by UNESCO in 2019. In this project, we will be finishing the double arbor bench for the future memorial garden as well as clearing the overgrowth in the historical section of the cemetery.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Warm weather gear, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

Wear your blue TMC Reporting for Duty t-shirt, clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, a water bottle, and anything else you think that you might need. And bring a friend!

Inclement Weather

TBD.

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

event contact
Jessica Hladky
jhladky@missioncontinues.org (804) 920-0715

When and where

Date

August 26, 2023

Time

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM (EDT)

Location

Evergreen Cemetery

50 Evergreen Rd.
Richmond, VA

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

50 Evergreen Road Richmond, VA 23223

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