Blackwood Farms Commemorative Marker Installation
Orange County
Summary
The Blackwood Farms monument will be physically installed on October 7 by Wake Monument, but the dedication ceremony is being pushed to February. The executive committee is also researching whether community members' families are buried at Blackwood Farm Park and working on school outreach with Dr. Trice.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Families with historical ties to Blackwood Farm Park and residents who attend the winter dedication.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Human Relations Commission - Oct 27, 2026
The commission was scheduled to review an action item regarding a commemorative marker installation at Blackwood Farms.
Human Relations Commission - Sep 22, 2026
The Blackwood Farms monument will be physically installed on October 7 by Wake Monument, but the dedication ceremony is being pushed to February. The executive committee is also researching whether community members' families are buried at Blackwood Farm Park and working on school outreach with Dr. Trice.
Parks & Recreation Council - Sep 2, 2026
A permanent marker will be installed at the cemetery of formerly enslaved people at Blackwood Farm Park, with a dedication ceremony planned jointly with the Human Relations Commission. Logistics are being worked out because the cemetery site is uphill and hard for some visitors to reach.
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