Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society Cemeteries DC
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Description: Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society Cemeteries in Washington, D.C., are historic African American burial grounds that reflect the rich cultural and social history of the Black community in the nation's capital. Established in the early 19th century, these cemeteries served as final resting places for many prominent African Americans, including former slaves, community leaders, and war veterans. Mount Zion Cemetery, originally associated with the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, and the Female Union Band Society Cemetery, founded by a mutual aid society of free Black women, both symbolize the resilience and solidarity of African Americans during a time of intense racial discrimination and segregation. Over the years, these cemeteries faced neglect and deterioration, but recent preservation efforts have aimed to restore and honor these sacred sites, ensuring that the legacies of those interred are remembered and respected.