Graves Matter

Schedule

Wed Feb 25 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

African-American Research Library and Cultural Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Join us for a Black History month community conversation on the importance of memorializing our deceased through cemetery preservation.
About this Event

Graves Matter

Join us for Graves Matter, an exciting annual hybrid event dedicated to the preservation of African diaspora cemeteries. You won't want to miss this cultural heritage event! It's all about sharing collective experiences, connecting with others, and exploring new ideas for global cemetery historic preservation. Whether you're curious, passionate, or seeking supportive resources, this event is perfect for you. Come learn something new from representatives from Florida, South Carolina, and Panama, Central America . See you there!

Participants and invited guests include those representing historic preservation, genealogy, archives, family history, related foundations, clergy, mortuary professions, and death doulas.

Refreshments will be served.

This will be an in person and virtual program. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

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Where is it happening?

African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, United States

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