Pratt invites you to join us for an exploration of the challenges of preserving and documenting historic Black cemeteries. We’ll be joined by Nancy Bramucci Sheads and Dr. Elgin Klugh, long-time stewards of two of the largest Black cemeteries in the city. Mount Auburn Cemetery is extant but suffered from years of neglect and vandalism. Meanwhile, the dead of Laurel Cemetery rest under a shopping center parking lot. Together, these cemeteries reflect the wide range of challenges faced by those dedicated to preserving these cemeteries and the memory of those buried there.

After the presentation, participants will be invited to participate in our regular book discussion group led by Pratt Librarians from the Fiction Dept.

Lunch will be provided.

Please contact Madelyn McCaully at mmccaully@prattlibrary.org or 410-396-5494, if you have questions about registration or to request accommodations.

Tickets will be available for purchase on August 20, 2025.