Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
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Richmond, Virginia 23219 United StatesCoordinates: 37.53750, -77.42738 - www.sacredgroundproject.net/
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The Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground was believed for many years to have been the location of the execution and burial site of Gabriel, the leader of a major slave rebellion, and several of his followers. However, recent research has shown that Gabriel may have be executed at another location, and his place of burial is unknown. However, the Gabriel Gathering, an annual event celebrated at the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground during the month of October to honor Gabriel and all of those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom, is still held at the site.
No known burial records survive for the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground. The number of interments made at the Burial Ground is also unknown.
The Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground was believed for many years to have been the location of the execution and burial site of Gabriel, the leader of a major slave rebellion, and several of his followers. However, recent research has shown that Gabriel may have be executed at another location, and his place of burial is unknown. However, the Gabriel Gathering, an annual event celebrated at the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground during the month of October to honor Gabriel and all of those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom, is still held at the site.
No known burial records survive for the Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground. The number of interments made at the Burial Ground is also unknown.
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- Added: 27 Dec 2022
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2767589
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