Please join the Friends of East End, the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities, and the National Parks Service - Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site on Saturday, July 12th, for a Day of Service to honor the 161st birthday of Maggie Lena Walker. We'll gather at Evergreen Cemetery, the sacred resting place of Mrs. Walker and thousands of other African Americans whose legacies deserve preservation and respect.
Tools, gloves, water, and snacks provided. Please dress for the weather and terrain. Children are welcome with adult supervision.
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WHERE: Evergreen Cemetery, 50 Evergreen Road, Richmond. After turning in at the green-and-white sign, follow the road past East End Cemetery on the right, through the white pillars marking the entrance to Evergreen. Please park along the road, leaving enough room for cars to pass. We'll have a sign-in table near the entrance. Please be sure to stop and sign in, even if you've volunteered with us before.