313+ ancestors speak project
The Ancestors Speak is a project designed to give voice to the lives of the 313+ enslaved and free African ancestors buried on the grounds of Siloam-Hope First Presbyterian Church (formally First Presbyterian Church) in Elizabeth New Jersey. The story of the 313+ begins with three distinct entities: Siloam-Hope First Presbyterian Church (formally First Presbyterian Church), Old First Cemetery, and Snyder Academy of Elizabethtown
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From the 313+ Blog
Elizabeth church resurrects stories of African American ancestors on burial grounds
Elizabeth church resurrects stories of African American ancestors on burial
Safe Interaction Program
During one of our 313+ Ancestor Video Blog series, one of the residents of Elizabeth voiced her concern regarding the safety of her autistic son. Chief Sacca, a strong supporter of the 313+, was on the call as well. The Safe Interaction Program is the result of that interaction.
The ancestors are calling: Finally, acknowledging Blacks forgotten in historic church cemetery
The ancestors are calling: Finally, acknowledging Blacks forgotten in historic
Black cemeteries with unmarked graves hold mystery, history volunteers work to unlock
Black cemeteries with unmarked graves hold mystery, history volunteers work
Support the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project
You can purchase a brick or simply donate a dollar amount. All proceeds will be used to complete the memorial monument and further the research to identify the 313+
