Mission 002: Tucker Family Cemetery

Welcome to the Tucker Family Cemetery, as it is stated on the entrance signage this is the first recorded African American Family in 1619. How sad that the cemetery is now overgrown and neglected as shown in these pictures. I can;t help but wonder if anyone is paying attention to what is happening to our history and historical landmarks. It is really time that we wake up from this nightmare and work as a race to save our history.

    

The property is privately owned, but not by the Tucker Family! That means that the family was responsible for the maintenance. I can't help but wonder why did the family allow the cemetery to fall into this condition? I know that one or two of the family members have moved away. Two years ago when I was doing the radio show I did a call of action and people were responding until a family member called and said that the cemetery was in excellent condition. I guess she must not have known that William Tucker was in the forest behind the mowed section of newer graves.

Enough complaining now it is time for action!!! If you would like to work on this project please give me a call at 757.332.4042. Virginia Roots will extend it's fund to include Tucker Cemetery. We hope to have this cemetery restored by 2019. Check back for regular updates.