Who We Are…

Mission

The Lee County Cemetery Association’s mission is to form a network of cemetery preservationists and community cultural advocates committed to locating, researching, documenting, reclaiming, and preserving African American Cemeteries in Lee County, Arkansas and surrounding areas.

Vision

We aim to be:

• Advocates for proper cemetery registration and restoration at local and state offices for cemeteries.
• A source of cultural enrichment and community service programs to the youth of Lee County in the areas of cemetery preservation and restoration.
• A resource to Lee County and surrounding areas with similar interests in cemetery preservation.
• Collaborators for programs and projects deemed advisable by the Board of Directors of LCCA for the common knowledge of residents.

What We Do:

• Provide Youth Education and Mentorship opportunities in historic and cultural programming
• Provide guidance on Cemetery Registrations with the Arkansas Department of Health
• Consult on Cemetery preservation and upkeep
• Connect groups to cultural resources and organizations 

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