THE HISTORIC OAK LAWN CEMETERY FOUNDATION

SUFFOLK, VA

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The Historic Oak Lawn Cemetery Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Suffolk, Virginia. The foundation is dedicated to preserving and maintaining the historic Oak Lawn Cemetery, which was established in 1885 as the first non-segregated cemetery for African Americans in the city.

The cemetery is the final resting place for many prominent African Americans who made significant contributions to the community, including educators, pastors, and civil rights leaders. The foundation works to maintain the cemetery's grounds and restore damaged headstones and monuments.

The foundation is also committed to educating the public about the cemetery's history and the importance of preserving it. They offer guided tours of the cemetery, host educational programs, and work with local schools to provide educational resources.

In addition to preservation and education efforts, the foundation also supports community outreach programs and events. They partner with local organizations to provide resources and support for families in need and host events to celebrate the rich cultural history of the cemetery and its impact on the community.

Overall, the Historic Oak Lawn Cemetery Foundation plays a vital role in preserving the history and cultural heritage of Suffolk, Virginia, and ensuring that future generations can appreciate and learn from the cemetery's legacy.

THE HISTORIC OAK LAWN CEMETERY FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SUFFOLK VA. US MID #8405100484

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact THE HISTORIC OAK LAWN CEMETERY FOUNDATION

THE HISTORIC OAK LAWN CEMETERY FOUNDATION
203 MAPLE ST
SUFFOLK
VA
23434

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THE HISTORIC OAK LAWN CEMETERY FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8405100484
Name THE HISTORIC OAK LAWN CEMETERY FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 452842388
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.722246, -76.573796
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 800
US Census Tract: 065500
US Census Block: 1017