Not Forgotten: Honoring Byberry Township African American Burial Ground

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Burial ground site — Benjamin Rush State Park, 15001 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia PA 19154

Join us for a historical presentation and performance of antebellum Philadelphia Black music as we honor Byberry Township African American Burial Ground, established by Byberry Friends Meeting in 1780 as a resting place for area free Blacks and people of color. Brent White, Assistant Professor and Director of the Jazz Orchestra at Drexel University, will lead an ensemble performing the music of noted early 19th-century Black composer and bandleader Francis Johnson.

Tickets: Free — Registration Required  

Free parking. Light refreshments will be served.