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Living History Day @ Mount Auburn Cemetery
Living History Day @ Mount Auburn Cemetery

Sat, Aug 09

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Baltimore

Living History Day @ Mount Auburn Cemetery

Join us for an unforgettable day at Baltimore’s oldest Black cemetery, where the stories of pioneers, educators, veterans, athletes, and civic leaders will be brought to life through powerful reenactments, storytelling, and community celebration.

Time & Location

Aug 09, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Baltimore, 2630 Waterview Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

About the event

Join us for an unforgettable day at Baltimore’s oldest Black cemetery, where the stories of pioneers, educators, veterans, athletes, and civic leaders will be brought to life through powerful reenactments, storytelling, and community celebration.

✨ Visit the final resting place of Joe Gans, America’s first African American world boxing champion.

🎭 Meet living historians portraying figures like Rev. Edgar Amos Love, Ida Cummings, William Ashbie Hawkins, and more.

📖 Explore self-guided walking tours, art installations, youth-led exhibits, and live performances.

🍽️ Enjoy food, music, and fellowship on the grounds of Florence Cummins Park.

🌱 Learn how you can support the preservation of Mount Auburn Cemetery and honor Baltimore’s Black heritage.


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