Veterans Day Ceremony at African American Cemetery in Rye

The Friends of the African American Cemetery invites the public to participate in a Veterans Day ceremony to remember and honor those buried there, a tradition that has taken place since 2010. The event takes place on Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 AM. The African-American cemetery is adjacent to the Greenwood Union Cemetery, 215 North Street, Rye, NY

The land for the cemetery was donated to the Town of Rye in 1860 by Underhill and Elizabeth Halstead with the condition that it “shall forever hereafter kept, held and used for the purpose of a cemetery or burial place for the colored inhabitants of the said Town of Rye, and its vicinity free and clear of any charge therefor…”

This year the Friends will pay homage the 24 known Veterans buried at the site who fought in a range of wars spanning from the Civil War to the Korean War.

Contact David Thomas at 914-886-5710 or send an email to afamcemetery@gmail.com