Our Projects

Master Plan

Designed by Daniel Fischer, Landscape Architect with EMC Engineering, Inc. and a Board Member who he donated his time and company resources to prepare the Master Plan resulting in a Gift-In-Kind to LePageville Memorial Cemetery, Inc. in the amount of $2,800.00

Archway Entrance

The entrance was designed to draw visitors through the gateway arch and into the cemetery. A paved gathering area highlighted with a memorial monument provides a peaceful setting to reflect on the history of LePageville and pay tribute to those who are buried in the woods beyond.

Preserving A Historic Cemetery Workshop

Melissa Jest, provided her expertise on how to save historic spaces such as the LePageville community and cemetery.

Community Symposium

"Restored Lives and Legacies: Sketches from Savannah's LePageville Community" is a project that intends to uncover the layers of historical, social, and cultural narratives of the LePageville Community.

"LePageville Drive" Naming and Dedication

The newly erected street sign will mark the spot in remembrance of one of Savannah's 19th century neighborhoods dating back to 1885 which housed African-American railroad employees.

Refurbishing Arch & New Interpretive Sign

Thanks to a grant from SSU, the gateway arch was refurbished and an interpretive sign was installed.

Building Memorial Archway

A new metal arch designating the area as the LePageville Cemetery will join two masonry columns at the site on the north side of President Street near Wahlstrom Road.