Remembering Laurel Cemetery
Dr. Isaac Shearn of the Laurel Cemetery Memorial Project explores the history of Baltimore’s first nondenominational African-American cemetery, established in 1852. Discover how this historic burial ground became a shopping center and the ongoing efforts to preserve the stories and legacies of those buried there.
Help Preserve Laurel Cemetery
Every story uncovered brings Laurel Cemetery’s history to light. Your donation helps us continue the research, preserve these stories, and share the voices and legacies that deserve to be remembered.
Explore Related Stories
Reverend Alexander Walker Wayman
Winter 2026 Newsletter: Recovering Forgotten Lives
This issue celebrates a major milestone with the dedication of our historical sign at Laurel...
Summer 2023 Newsletter: The Lost History of Frederick Douglass & Baltimore’s Laurel Cemetery
This issue explores Frederick Douglass’s connections to Laurel Cemetery, new genealogical research...






