Ton Riford and Ron Lytle discuss Sumner Cemetery in Allegany County, the first black cemetery in the area, during Memorial Day, May 26th, 2019. The cemetery recognizes 6 men known and marked as Civil War soldiers from the 30th Regiment USCT at the Memorial Day service. Others in attendance were Ed Taylor, Del. Mike McKay and Albert Feldstein, Rev. Lisa Boone, and members from the African-American Community.
African American Historical Association of Western Maryland
A.A.H.A. seeks to preserve African-American history and heritage