Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
Historic Black cemetery and memorial in Alexandria, Virginia, dedicated to formerly enslaved African Americans who fled to Union-occupied territory during the Civil War.

📜 Historic cemetery for formerly enslaved African Americans.
🔍 Established during the Civil War for contrabands and freedmen. Established in 1864, re-established as a memorial in 2014.

Why Go

🏛️ Learn about significant Black history and reflect on a poignant Civil War era history🗿 See the poignant memorial sculpture, 'The Path of Thorns and Roses'📝 View bronze plaques and read names of 1,700+ buried individuals🚶 Easy access for visitors in Alexandria

Tips

🗺️ Virtual tour available via Google Maps

🅿️ ParkingFree roadside parking available

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