About this Event
Rosewood Cemetery, Galveston’s first burial ground designated exclusively for African Americans, is the latest area site to be listed on the National Park Service's Register of Historic Places. Established in 1911 by a group of African American citizens who organized themselves as the Rosewood Cemetery Association, the association purchased the land from the Joe Levy Family, and 86 shares were divided among 26 shareholders. Churches, associations, societies, and individuals, including the Wright Cuney Lodge, purchased the shares. The first person buried was Robert Bailey on February 1, 1912, and the last burial was Frank Boyer on June 29, 1944.
GHF's African American Heritage Committee chair, Alice Gaston, will be joined by Tommie Bourdreaux for a presentation on the history of Rosewood and stories of some of the individuals buried on the grounds.
You are welcome to bring your own lunch to enjoy. Lunch will not be provided.
Virtual tickets are also available for guests who would like to view the livestream. A link will be sent prior to the event with instructions on viewing. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to enjoy. Lunch will not be provided.
Current GHF member tickets are free for in-person or livestream attendance as part of their #GalvestonHistory+ account. Access will start at 11:15 a.m. on the day of the presentation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States
USD 11.70
