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CLEANING UP BUTLER CEMETERY
One of Camden's Most Important African-American Historical Sites
Photography by Sovonne P. Ukam ...
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CAMDEN, N.J. -- Butler Cemetery, located at Ferry Avenue and Charles Street, is one of this city's most important African-American historical sites. Established in the 1800s by Dempsey Daniel Butler, it is the resting place of local U.S. Colored Troop veterans of the Civil War as well as other African Americans. Mr. Dempsey's tombstone (above, left) is the centerpiece of the graveyard. Above, right is the stone of Civil War veteran James Hardcastle, who served in Co. C, 25th Regiment of the U.S. Colored Troops.
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Each year, volunteers from local schools, churchs and businesses gather to maintain the Butler cemetery. Above left are two coaches and players from the Camden High School football team. Above right is a crew member from Emilio & Sons Quality Groundskeeping, which volunteers its services for the event.
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Above left is Emiliano Serrano, owner of the Camden-based groundskeeping company. Above right are members of the St. Bartholomew Church Men's Club. Other involved organizations were Camden Catholic High School, St. Bartholomew's Youth Choir, and Romero Center for Social Justice Youth, Camden High School Football Team, and Willingboro Girl Scout Troup 6239.
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Above left are two students from Camden Catholic High School which regularly helps with the effort to maintain the historic site. Above right is New Jersey DOT principal biologist Connie House pitching in.
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Above left, an Emilio groundskeeping crewman tears into a section of overgrown grass. Above right, another crewman weedwhacks around the grave stones.
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