The Elmhurst African American Burial Ground was nearly lost and forgotten under new development before the "woman in the iron coffin" was discovered by construction workers in 2011. The discovery of this important burial site spurred community activism to save it and Elmhurst History and Cemeteries Preservation Society (EHCPS) has been working to increase awareness ever since. In this webinar, Historic Districts Council Executive Director Simeon Bankoff will moderate a conversation with EHCPS founders Marialena Giampino, James McMenamin, and Jennifer Ochoa about the importance of saving this sacred site. This webinar is part of our Seven to Save spotlight on the Elmhurst African American Burial Ground.

Introduction by Katy Peace | Director of Communications, Preservation League of NYS
Moderated by Simeon Bankoff | Executive Director, Historic Districts Council
Panelists:
Marialena Giampino
James McMenamin
Jennifer Ochoa