In Fayetteville, Arkansas, a small piece of land holds a powerful and sacred history. Beneath it rest the unmarked graves of men, women, and children whose labor and resilience helped build this region. Though their names were not recorded, their lives continue to shape who we are today.
We are raising $5,500 to complete a non-invasive archaeological study using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to locate and document these burial sites. This essential work will guide how we honor and protect the site for generations to come.
Your support will help us:
• Preserve a sacred place that connects our present to generations past.
• Honor the lives and legacies of those who endured enslavement and built the foundations of this community.
• Model ethical stewardship and responsible development rooted in care and respect.
• Share this story through education and future memorial planning that brings remembrance into the heart of community life.
This project isn’t about loss — it’s about continuity, memory, and the future.
It reminds us that remembrance and progress can move forward together, guided by gratitude and grace.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us shine light on lives long overlooked and give them the honor they deserve.
We are deeply grateful for your partnership in this work of restoration and remembrance. Together, we can ensure their memory lives on — not forgotten, but cherished as a foundation for our shared future.
About NWABH:
This campaign is organized by Northwest Arkansas Black Heritage (NWABH), a community-based 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to education, preservation, and advocacy, celebrating the Black history and cultural legacy of Northwest Arkansas.
NWABH leads research, education, and cultural projects that restore visibility to NWA landscapes — from mapping historic sites to developing The Edge, an Afrofuturist museum and cultural anchor within Fayetteville’s Black Futures Corridor.
All funds raised through this campaign will go directly toward professional ground-penetrating radar (GPR) services, documentation, and community engagement activities connected to the burial site project.
To learn more about NWABH and our ongoing work, visit:
Press Release: Preserve Arkansas’ 25 Most Endangered Places 2025
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NWA Black Heritage Assn.
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