Woodland Cemetery Gets New Roads | Richmond News

Woodland Cemetery just got a stunning makeover—newly paved roads make visiting easier and safer, especially for older family members. Founded in 1917 by John Mitchell Jr., this historic resting place holds over 30,000 African American ancestors. A six-year restoration effort, funded by grants, community donations, and local contractors like Liesfeld Contractor (who even recycled old asphalt), is transforming the grounds from overgrown and eerie into a beautiful, accessible tribute. Families like Roxie Lyons, who has eight relatives buried there, now feel proud to visit—a place many Richmond residents didn’t even know existed. With plans to pave more roads, fix drainage, and uncover hidden history (including Civil War artifacts), the Woodland Restoration Foundation invites you to help preserve this vital piece of Black heritage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f964d9abc13d5fb6