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We are thrilled to announce that the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) has recognized Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 Moses Cemetery and Hall in Cabin John, Maryland as one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2021!
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Our deepest condolences to all who loved Representative McEachin. He was a climate champion and a leader in protecting Black history across the country, including threatened Black cemeteries and National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom sites. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…
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Promising news: The state of #MD announced plans to avoid ground impacts to Morningstar Moses Cemetery & Hall - a 2021 America's #11Most Historic Endangered Places site - as part of the expansion of the #DMV #Beltway. Some concerns remain.
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Watch this segment from @7NewsDC for a tour of the cemetery and discussion with those fighting to save this sacred site.
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@friendsofmoses #11Most #TelltheFullStory #DC
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Read more about Morningstar Moses Cemetery & Hall and @friendsofmoses in this piece by @washingtonian
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#11Most #TelltheFullStory #DC
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11 Days of #11Most: Morningstar Moses Cemetery & Hall is a historic African American burial site at risk again due to planned expansion of the #DMV #Beltway
TAKE ACTION: Tell #MarylandDOT & @USDOTFHWA to protect this #HistoricCemetery ow.ly/4B2o50EWY7e
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Our Q&A is tomorrow! Don’t forget to pre-register and submit your questions! (Link in bio) #11most #friendsofmoses
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation is adding a DC-area Black cemetery to its annual Most Endangered Historic Places list. washingtonian.com/2021/06/03…
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Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 Order of Moses Cemetery and Hall site in Cabin John is on the National Trust's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Tell @GovLarryHogan to make sure his highway expansion does not destroy this historic place!
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Want to learn more? Join us for a live Q&A on Sunday, June 6th at 3pm EST. We will answer your questions about this special place and what it means for the site to be recognized by the NTHP. Submit questions ahead of time and preregister for this event at the link in our bio!
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Enjoy this terrific op-ed contributed by Dr. Alexandra Jones in Sapiens Magazine. Learn about new Congressional action to preserve our nation’s African American cemeteries. sapiens.org/archaeology/afri…
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I-495 expansion plans threaten Morningstar Moses Cemetery and Hall. Read more about this issue:
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Over the past few years dedicated volunteers and members of the descendant community have come together to restore this important historical and cultural treasure. You can aid our efforts of preservation by checking our Support page on our website: friendsofmoseshall.org/suppo…
We are the Friends of Moses Hall, a group advocating for the preservation of Moses Hall and Cemetery. To learn more about Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 Moses Cemetery and Hall, and its remnants in Cabin John, M.D., head over to our website! friendsofmoseshall.org/histo…