Project to help preserve, document Africatown/Plateau Cemetery — volunteers needed

Olivia Wilson
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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials are asking the community to help in a project to document and preserve the Plateau Cemetery.

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According to a news release, the project run by Dr. Alexandra Jones, aims to “provide community members and students with the knowledge and skills needed to digitally document and preserve the Africatown/ Plateau Cemetery for many generations to come.”

The project runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through June 28, and those interested in volunteering are asked to park across the street from the Africatown Cemetery at 8 a.m. each day.

Officials also provided a list of things volunteers need for the project:

  • Bring a tablet/cell phone for documenting

  • Dress appropriately for hot weather, wear closed-toe sturdy shoes

  • Bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray

  • Come prepared to learn about the history of the Africatown community

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For more information or to RSVP, contact Terra Adams at (251) 545-0355 from 9 a.m. through noon.

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