EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 18 MIN
Restoring Historic Greenwood Cemetery
from Sustainably Speaking · host Greenwood Cemetery, Engineers without Borders, Boris Martin, Mia Quinn
Greenwood Cemetery is the final resting place of over 50,000 African Americans whose legacies stretch back generations. But for years, erosion and neglect made the site nearly impossible to access. That changed when a group of volunteers decided not to let history disappear.In this episode of Sustainably Speaking, we visit with the Greenwood community about how they worked with engineers, nonprofits, and recycled materials to reopen the cemetery's main road and preserve the stories buried there.In this episode, you'll hear:● How recycled materials and permeable pavers were used to restore the cemetery for years to come● Why Engineers Without Borders, the ACC and the community came together to support the project● What the restoration has meant for families across the country● How Greenwood is now inspiring similar restoration efforts nationwide
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A washed-out road. A forgotten cemetery. And a community working to preserve its history. In this episode of Sustainably Speaking, host Mia Quinn visits St. Louis to see how dedicated volunteers, thoughtful design, and recycled materials helped restore access to Greenwood Cemetery-- one of the oldest African American burial grounds in the country. This episode highlights preserving history, honoring families and building a more sustainable path forward.
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