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Finding Our History In The Cemeteries

George Peake (arrived 1809) to Eliza Bryant (died 1907)

The story of America is about finding community. Join us to explore some of our best stories -- collected and buried in the quiet greens of our neighborhood cemeteries.

Focusing on Cleveland and the near Westside, we will remind ourselves that the United States and Northeast began as wilderness, was settled and grew because individuals took action.

Our story begins with George Peake, Revolutionary War veteran, and pioneer who arrived in Cleveland in 1809, and became an active civic leader before establishing his farm in the Rockport area, and concludes with Eliza Bryant, who came to the area in the 1830's as a widow with her mother and children. She died in 1907 after founding what became the longest continuing Home for Aged Colored People.

Wandering cemetery paths can be restful and fascinating and inspiring!