The Richmond Platoon in partnership with The Richmond Foundation (richmondplanet.com/) will bring positive change through our assistance in the restoration efforts of Evergreen Cemetery, one of three historic African American cemeteries in Richmond, Virginia.

Evergreen Cemetery is the oldest, being consecrated in 1891 and the largest in that it consists of 60 acres.
In 2019, Evergreen Cemetery was designated as a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) world heritage site (vpm.org) as part of the UNESCO's "Routes of Enslaved Peoples: Resistance, Liberty and Heritage" project (en.unesco.org/themes/fostering-rights-inclusion/slave-route).

The Richmond Platoon is also seeking new community partners to diversify and provide additional opportunities to empower and connect veterans to serve in Richmond's under-resourced communities.