About Us

Jackson & Daughters Cemetery Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and protection of historically significant cemeteries—particularly those that hold the untold stories of African American communities, veterans, and overlooked ancestors whose legacies deserve honor and remembrance.

Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve sacred spaces, educate the public, and honor the lives and legacies of those laid to rest in neglected or endangered cemeteries. We believe cemeteries are not just resting places—they are vital records of history, culture, and community.

Our Story

The Jackson & Daughters Cemetery Foundation was born from a family legacy of care, community service, and reverence for the past. What began as a personal effort to maintain a family burial ground quickly evolved into a broader mission: to give voice to the forgotten, dignity to the departed, and history back to the communities who need it most.

Founded by descendants who understood the cultural and emotional value of these sacred grounds, our organization now works tirelessly to locate, document, clean, and preserve cemeteries that have fallen into disrepair—many of which are at risk of being lost to time, development, or neglect.

What We Do

  • Cemetery Restoration: We organize clean-up efforts, headstone repairs, and landscape maintenance in neglected cemeteries.

  • Genealogical Research: We assist families in locating and tracing ancestors buried in forgotten or undocumented sites.

  • Historical Documentation: We record and archive the stories, names, and histories connected to each site we preserve.

  • Community Engagement: We host volunteer days, educational workshops, and remembrance events to foster public awareness and involvement.

Why It Matters

Cemeteries are silent storytellers. They connect us to our roots, remind us of our shared humanity, and give voice to generations past. By preserving them, we protect the cultural heritage of communities often left out of mainstream historical narratives.

Join Us

We invite you to stand with us in this important work. Whether you’re volunteering your time, donating resources, or sharing your family’s story, you are helping us preserve more than headstones—you’re helping preserve history.

Jackson & Daughters Cemetery Foundation
Honoring the Past. Protecting the Legacy. Inspiring the Future.