These concepts were presented to the public on July 12, 2025, at Abner Clay Park in Richmond, Virginia. Following several community engagement sessions (see the linked
Engagement Report), the design team—on behalf of
The City of Richmond and The Community—invites you to review these ideas and share your feedback. Your input will help guide the development of a final design proposal for a permanent memorial honoring the more than 22,000 individuals interred in and around this site.
The feedback form will close on August 1, 2025
REOPENED on August 18, 2025
Follow this link to read more detailed information about the Shockoe HIll African Burying Ground published by Dr. Ryan K. Smith, Ph.D.
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