About the Project

The New Hope Community Cemetery Restoration and Remembrance Project is a community-driven initiative focused on restoring and preserving the historic New Hope Community Cemetery owned by the Historic St. John A.M.E. Zion Church. This sacred site, home to nearly 200 graves dating back to the early 1800s, including veterans from various wars, has fallen into disrepair over the years. Through the collaborative efforts of Isothermal Community College, the Land of Sky Regional Council, local volunteers, and church members, this project seeks to honor the memories of those buried, reconnect families with their ancestors, and ensure the cemetery's legacy endures for future generations.

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