Commitment to Remembrance
The Tucker Cemetery is a landmark in the city of Hampton, Virginia.
The “Old Colored Burial Ground,” as it was once known, is one of the oldest cemeteries in Hampton, Virginia. This sacred burial ground is located within the Aberdeen Gardens community.
The Tucker Cemetery is a permanent resting place for generations of Tuckers and others of African descent.
Dedication
The cemetery is one of the oldest African-American burial sites in Hampton.
The Commonwealth of Virginia dedicated the Tucker Cemetery as a perpetual open space land on August 24, 2018. It is preserved in part to tell the story of the first Africans in Virginia. It is an important part of American history.
The cemetery contains more than 200 hidden and marked graves on two acres of land. The William Tucker 1624 Society maintains the cemetery land in recognition of our ancestors.
Official Tours
Official tours of the Tucker Cemetery can be arranged by one of two options:
• Go to our Contact Us page
•Participate in the Hampton Black History Driving Tour