BURNSVILLE The Burnsville Recreation and Learning Center is inviting individuals who have family members buried at the historic Poplar Springs Baptist Church to share their family’s stories to honor the local African American history.
An student from Wingate University, Julia Lasure, is helping with the restoration of the historic cemetery as an intern. Lasure is working towards a degree in History. She’s been collecting information about those who are buried in the cemetery.
BRLC is also hosting a diverse cultural awareness event on Feb. 28. Friends and relatives from the Burnsville Community are asked to bring a picture of their ancestors to be put on display at Poplar Springs Church during the 5 p.m. session.
BURNSVILLE Community members of all ages volunteered with the Burnsville Recreation and Learning Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to help restore a historic cemetery.
Those who participated started the day by listening and reflecting on the legacy of Dr. King. They listened to songs, speeches and prayers. Lunch was given out before the physical work began.
Volunteers helped clean up the Poplar Springs Baptist Church historic cemetery. This cemetery dates back to the 1800s. Recent efforts put in place by Carol Smith of the Burnsville Recreation and Learning Center have allowed this now historic site to be cleared of branches, overgrown trees and shrubbery. In the process, final resting places of family members are being discovered. The site is now listed in the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology.