The Prince Project: Black History in the Old Burial Ground
The Prince Project: Black History in the Old Burial Ground takes place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT) at Eastern Cemetery in Portland, ME. Tickets are $12.51 + on Eventbrite.
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The Prince Project walking tour of Portland's Eastern Cemetery uncovers the City's Black history we were never taught. The Prince Project: Black History in the Old Burial Ground In the 18th century, Black Portlanders worked unnoticed to promote the City's Founding Fathers who were their enslavers. Their efforts were crucial in establishing the society we have even today.
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The Cemetery offers an appropriate venue to learn more. Here are buried many of the City’s enslavers. The two segregated African American sections are places to better understand and connect with our real past. The Prince Project founder, Vana Carmona, and docent, Jeff Lyons are leading the tours. ******** The Prince Project is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to uncover the role of enslavement in Maine's early history and share that research to better educate everyone. We have a database of over 2000 people of color in Maine prior to 1800. See more at our website: princeproject.org
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Details
- When
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM (EDT)
- Where
- Eastern Cemetery
- Address
- 224 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
- Price
- $12.51 +
- Genre
- 113/tour
Questions
- When is The Prince Project: Black History in the Old Burial Ground?
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.
- How much are tickets for The Prince Project: Black History in the Old Burial Ground?
- Tickets are $12.51 +.
- Where is The Prince Project: Black History in the Old Burial Ground?
- Eastern Cemetery, 224 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, Portland, ME.
- Where can I buy tickets for The Prince Project: Black History in the Old Burial Ground?
- Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.