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FAUCC - Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery
PO Box 4200
Delaware City, DE 19706
PO Box 4200
Delaware City, DE 19706
FAUCC - Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery
The Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery was established in 1996 to restore and preserve this historic cemetery owned by the Mt. Salem Union A.M.E. Church. The Friend's primary mission is to preserve and share the rich history of the cemetery with the general public, from children through adults. The cemetery, part of one of the first free black communities in Delaware, includes the burials of five United States Colored Troops who fought bravely during the Civil War. Critical to this mission is to ensure that the site will be intact and accessible for future generations. The Friends group teaches the heritage of the African-American community in Delaware City, and in particular educates about the contribution of local African-American soldiers to the Union's efforts in the Civil War. For more visit www.AfricanUnionCemetery.org.
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The African Union Church Cemetery is located just outside Delaware City, DE. The best way to get there is to take Rt. 9 south into Delaware City. The cemetery is on the Delaware City Branch Canal Trail (Michael N. Castle Trail), which crosses Rt. 9 (Fifth Street) near Kathy's Crab House. Park here and walk west on the trail for about one-third of a mile to find the cemetery.
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