The Shockoe Project invites the Richmond community to participate in a engagement session focused on gathering public input for the memorialization of the historic Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground.

The session will be held Sunday, Aug. 25, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Black History Museum Museum at 122 W. Leigh St.

Free parking is available at the Richmond Alternative School and light refreshments will be provided.

This site, currently obscured by an old gas station and billboard and visible from I-95, has sat neglected for years. The community engagement session aims to gather input to design a fitting memorial for the historically significant property.

“This meeting is a chance for community members to bring their ideas, learn about ongoing efforts, and contribute to shaping the future of this historic site,” said Burt Pinnock, project architect at Baskervill, which provided mural design for the site.

“The public’s involvement can ensure that the stories of those buried at Shockoe Hill are not forgotten.”

The Shockoe Project is a collective effort by the city of Richmond to recognize the city’s pivotal role in the story of slavery. For more information, visit theshockoeproject.com. To RSVP, email shockoeinfo@theshockoeproject.com.