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Join us on Saturday, November 8th, as we continue work to restore the historic Bethel Memorial Park Cemetery in Huntington, WV. We're excited to be returning to Bethel again for our third year and we hope you will join us! Please RSVP and share with your friends. 🏛️ About Bethel Memorial Park Cemetery
Founded in 1927, Bethel Memorial Park Cemetery served as the primary burial ground for Huntington’s Black community during an era of segregation, providing a dignified resting place for community leaders, veterans, and families. The site remained active until 1974. Among the approximately 800 individuals interred, around 60 are military veterans who served in the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. In recent decades, the cemetery has experienced neglect and overgrowth, with many grave markers in disrepair. Continued community support is essential to preserve this site for future generations.
Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers in the past few years, Bethel Memorial Park was accepted in April to the National Register of Historic Places. You can find out much more about its history and significance in its application available here: https://wvculture.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WV_CabellCo_BethelCemetery_form.pdf
🌿 About the Event
The cemetery cleanup is open to the public and will involve:
• Cleaning and gently scrubbing historic headstones
• Removing brush, weeds, and debris
• Resetting veteran grave markers that have fallen into disrepair
• Placing American flags at the graves of the 60 veterans buried at Bethel
All volunteers are welcome, and students can earn community service hours for their participation.
🧤 Volunteer Information
• Wear weather-appropriate, layered clothing and closed-toe shoes for safety
• Bring shovels, rakes, or W**d eaters if available
• This is a family-friendly, rain-or-shine event
• Snacks and refreshments will be provided for all volunteers
For more information or to get involved, please contact:
Josh Keck
Assistant Professor of Business
Mountwest Community and Technical College
[email protected]
304-654-0075
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Bethel Rd, Huntington, WV 25705, United States
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