Event Details

"By These Hands" Public Cemetery Workshop

Time: 8:30 am til 9:00 pm

Location: Various locations; see full program for details.

Description: FPAN is pleased to partner with the University of West Florida and John the Baptist Church on a grant project entitled By These Hands: The Vernacular Markers of Pensacola's Historic African American Cemeteries. Explore these amazing "outdoor museums" that feature handmade markers created by local craftsmen and artists, and learn more about the city's historic cemeteries.

Like all historic cemeteries, Pensacola’s historic African American burial grounds are outdoor museums that reflect cultural attitudes and adaptations. The vernacular markers that dot early 20th-century African American cemeteries in Pensacola are not merely physical marks on the landscape - they have a powerful story to tell about the African American community as a whole. The story of Pensacola’s vernacular cemetery markers encompasses individuals, occupations, ideologies, and expressions. Through a series of professional talks and tours and the development of interpretative materials, the story of Pensacola’s African American cemeteries will begin to emerge.

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FPAN is co-hosting this event.