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Ninety-Four-Year-Old Defends Historic Cemetery | Washington DC News
A 94-year-old woman is rallying to save a 300-year-old cemetery from a proposed data center, arguing that disturbing the graves of her enslaved ancestors is morally unacceptable. With both marked and unmarked burials at risk, she’s joined by local residents who’ve traced their lineage to those buried there. An archaeological study is underway to map the graves, and Virginia law will dictate whether relocation is needed if construction proceeds. The county board will decide in October, balancing heritage with development. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance…
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