Visit Project
Project Details
An overview of historic burial grounds in Richmond, Virginia, from the city's origins to the present, featuring maps, images, audio guides, (podcasts), research reports, bibliographies, and a news blog. The project website spotlights cemeteries across a range of themes and associations, including Indigenous, African American, Jewish, Christian, and Civil War-related burials. The website also features resources on the area's funeral trade. One of its primary goals is to serve as a guide to the region's historic cemeteries, facilitating tours, preservation, and understanding.
Subjects or Themes
Cemeteries, African American, Indigenous, Early America, Richmond (Va.), Civil War, Veterans
Project Language(s)
English
Time Period
Geographic Location
Project Categories
Content Type
Mapping, Text, Images, Sound
Target Audience(s)
Creators
Ryan K. Smith, with contributions from students at Virginia Commonwealth University
Year(s)
2012
Host Institution / Affiliation / Project Location
Virginia Commonwealth University
Software Employed
Labor and Support
200 hours per year