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Lexington County churches restore burial ground for the enslaved

Original: Lexington county churches restore a burial ground for the enslaved

Churches in Lexington County, South Carolina, are working to restore a historic burial ground where enslaved people were buried. According to South Carolina Public Radio, the project aims to preserve and honor the site, which had fallen into neglect. The effort reflects a broader push by local congregations to acknowledge and protect African American heritage in the region.

Why now: Restoring a neglected cemetery for the enslaved is a meaningful act of historical preservation drawing local attention.

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