Greenwood Cemetery

On April 29, 2025, GCSL members toured the Greenwood Cemetery in north St. Louis, a recent Green Grant recipient. The 31-acre site is in the midst of a major renovation, including pathways, trees, a pollinator garden, and a reconstructed pergola. It was amazing to see the passion and inspiration that have gone into reviving this historic Civil War-era property. Greenwood was founded in 1874 to serve the Black population following the war, and 50,000 African Americans are buried there, including the wife of Dred Scott.

Find more information on the Greenwood Cemetery at https://www.greenwoodstl.org/