To celebrate MLK Day January 15, 2024, please join us for a "Day of Service" at the Sanders-Smith Cemetery.  Please meet us at 9:00AM (until) to help clear the overgrown area. 

Background: 

On September 30, 2023, the Heritage Center hosted an African American function “Reclaiming the Black Past” at the Johnston County Agricultural Center, Sanders-Smith Cemetery (2736 NC 210, Smithfield, NC).  WRAL reported on this event (click here for the article:  https://www.wral.com/story/not-forgotten-unmarked-graves-of-enslaved-families-discovered-in-woods-of-johnston-county/21071262/). 

Preservation of the Sanders-Smith Cemetery is an ongoing project of the Johnston Co Heriatage Commission. If you are interested, please reach out to Angelique Legette, Heritage Commission Board member, at 954-696-7833.  

DATE: 1/15/2024

TIME:  9:00AM 

LOCATION:  Sanders Smith Cemetery located at the Johnston County Agricultural Center at 2736 NC 210, Smithfield, NC 27577. 

Just a few points:  

PARKING:  Hill by parking lot

SAFETY FIRST:

Wear gloves

Eye protection

Long sleeves

Water/Snacks

Be aware of tripping hazards

Roots, vines, small stumps

Be aware of sticker vines

Be aware of those working around you

Only take on tasks you can do; don’t overdo it

TOOLS NEEDED:  

Loppers

Chain saw

Garden rake

Garden tools

Leaf rake

Leaf Blower

Large tarps

Wheel Barrels

Small flat wagon

Hand held pruning shears