Black Meetings and Tourism

March / April 2024

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A S A C R E D S P A C E IN G E O R G I A . A S i g n i f i c a n t H i s t o r i c L a n d m a r k . Mulberry Street Cemetery, Coming in 2025 T his historic Civil War cemetery is home to Confederate soldiers, unmarked graves of those thought to be formerly enslaved, as well as Horace King, a former slave who rose to become an accomplished engineer, bridge builder, and state legislator. This memorial honors the lives of those laid to rest there and features an interpretive pavilion, walkways, seating areas, and one of only 昀ve King covered bridges. The signi昀cance of the site in our collective history is not to be understated. Come explore some of the stories that helped shape our future. VisitLaGrange.com Oh, The Stories You'll Tell

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