Zoom Program – “Alexander Chapel Baptist Church and Cemetery, Leicester, NC”
October 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
TOPIC – “Alexander Chapel Baptist Church and Cemetery, Leicester, NC”
SPEAKER – Annette Coleman
Annette Coleman, Leicester native and caretaker of Alexander Chapel Baptist Church, will share the history of this church and its legacy in the area. The Alexander Chapel Baptist Church and Cemetery, located at #39 Short Sluder Branch Road (off of Alexander Rd. in Leicester, NC) is a historic site with cultural and personal connections for many in the region. The cemetery is the permanent resting place for Black residents of Leicester, Alexander, and the surrounding areas. Family members still remember services and celebrate gatherings held on the property. Family names of those buried in the cemetery include: Barnard, Penland, Gudger, Lowery, Roberts, Horne, McElrath, McAfee, Whitson, Love, Stevens, Ferguson, Butler, and more. She will share the church’s history as well as stories and historic photos of members.
Annette Penland Coleman’s family moved to the Asheville area in 1952. Since 2015 she has led efforts to preserve and care for the site.
This Webinar will be held online ON ZOOM. You can watch the program on your computer in the comfort of your own home. If you want to watch on your own computer, you must register for the link.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE ZOOM PORTION. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND.
If you are unable to attend the virtual program, a recording will be available to registrants about 24 hours after the meeting. If you have questions send an email to info at obcgs.com
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