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Peace and Justice Education Event – Restless Ground: The Untold Story of Mount Olive
March 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, March 27, 2025
7–8 p.m. on Zoom
With Groundskeeper William Jones and Volunteer Historian Dr. Regina Barry
Delaware, like many states, maintained separate burial grounds for African-Americans and Whites. Burials from several early African-American cemeteries belonging to church congregations in Wilmington were moved to Mount Olive in the early 1900s. The remains of approximately 13,000 bodies now reside in Mount Olive, but a lack of record-keeping and on-going maintenance symbolized a disregard for the memories and contributions of these people. Join us to watch the documentary Restless Ground and have a discussion with groundskeeper William Jones and volunteer historian Dr. Regina Barry as we learn of efforts under way to restore dignity to this sacred resting place. Hosted by Westminster’s Peace & Justice Work Group.
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Westminster’s Peace & Justice Work Group sponsors weekly education events on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. These events feature notable speakers, videos, and discussions on a broad range of topics. Join us for engaging and timely presentations and conversations. Specific information about each class is provided about two weeks in advance. Please check back! For more information, visit Work for Justice + Peace.