Promised Land: Civil Rights Cemetery Tour (Self-Guided)

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Mon, Jul 17, 2023 - Sun, Jul 30, 2023  

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July 30, 2023, will mark the third anniversary of Congressman Lewis’ burial at historic South-View Cemetery. To commemorate this event, the Atlanta Cemetery Network considered the Civil Rights pioneers who paved the way for the movement, walked alongside these individuals, and created a guide to where they are buried. The stories of Atlanta’s historically African-American cemeteries often parallel the experience of the African-American community overall in the city. These institutions are guided by principles of equality and dignity for all, even in death. The cemeteries and public sites included in the tour show multiple ways that Atlantans contributed to the fight for civil rights and equality in the African-American community—from politics to education to sports. The tour highlights 30 individuals who have played a key role in not just the story of civil rights in Atlanta but nationwide.

This self-guided tour is presented in partnership with Reimagine the Legacy. Reimagine the Legacy: Honoring Congressman John Lewis is an annual memorial initiative led by Central Atlanta Progress that encourages reflection, learning, celebration, and action, all centered around the life and legacy of the late Congressman. Program activities take place across the city between the period of July 17th and July 30th, commemorating the days Lewis passed away and was laid to rest in 2020.

Congressman Lewis is buried at South-View Cemetery
1990 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Section: Garden of Love and Laughter
Lot: L-300
Range: B
Block: L4-1NS
Grave: 1