Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project

A project of the Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality, the Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project was established on October 10, 2004 to apply historical insight to contemporary dynamics to help oppressed peoples exercise their right to self-determination. Our logo is "NEA ONNIM," an Adinkra symbol of knowledge, life-long education and the continued quest for knowledge.

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2/20/12

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Peak at 9/27 Shockoe Bottom Tour

Ana Edwards discussing the history and growth of the city of Richmond and how this increased the demand for enslaved labor.

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What's Being Planned for Shockoe Bottom?

High Speed Rail
Lumpkin's Jail/Devil's Half Acre
Richmond 300
Shockoe Alliance Small Area Master Plan
Shockoe Bottom Blogspot
Shockoe Bottom Memorial Park
Shockoe Valley Streets
Zoning: Transit Oriented Development

About the Sacred Ground Project

Launched in 2004 by the Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Quality, to facilitate the campaign to reclaim "Gabriel's Rebellion" and Richmond's African Burial Ground, the Sacred Ground Project seeks to expand and promote community access to and understanding of its public history resources. About the Chair.

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