Living History Day @ Mount Auburn Cemetery
Sat, Aug 09
|Mount Auburn Cemetery
Join us for an unforgettable day at one of Baltimore’s oldest Black cemeteries, where the stories of pioneers, educators, veterans, athletes, and civic leaders will be brought to life through powerful reenactments, storytelling, and community celebration.
Time & Location
Aug 09, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mount Auburn Cemetery, 2630 Waterview Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Guests
About the event
Step into the past. Walk among legends. Witness history come to life.
Join us for an unforgettable day at one of Baltimore’s oldest Black cemeteries, where the stories of pioneers, educators, veterans, athletes, and civic leaders will be brought to life through powerful reenactments, storytelling, and community celebration.
✨ Visit the final resting place of Joe Gans, America’s first African American world boxing champion.
🎭 Meet living historians portraying figures like Rev. Edgar Amos Love, Ida Cummings, William Ashbie Hawkins, and more.
📖 Explore self-guided walking tours, art installations, youth-led exhibits, and live performances.
🍽️ Enjoy food, music, and fellowship on the grounds of Florence Cummings Park.