Indigenous Memories

04/23/2026

Indigenous memories recently met with family members in Surry County, VA to give guidance on caring for the Mason Family Cemetery.

A 10 minute walk through a farmer’s wheat field is necessary to access this site. The most recent family members were buried here in the 1960’s. There is also a large area of Vinca (Periwinkle) growing which is indicative in slave burial grounds as this ground cover serves as a lasting “living” marker that survives today.

They are extremely thankful to learn how to manage and care for their ancestors final resting place.

03/17/2026

03/11/2026

The Hillsborough Legacy Project
Investigation and study of the Hardscrabble Plantation Slave burial site in Hillsborough has begun.

03/05/2026

THE ASHES LAB of NC State Univ. continues the Hillsborough Legacy Project. Join Dr. Clinton, his team, Judge Beverly Scarlett, community and supporters for an “Ancestor Tribute Ceremony” at the Hardscrabble Plantation Slave cemetery site. Location: Adjacent to 601 Terry Road, Hillsborough.

March 8, 2026 - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

7-Day Excavation Field School
March 9-16
Register to participate.

A genomics lab illuminating the voices of the forgotten through DNA analysis.

02/28/2026

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2026/02/27/melungeon-mystery--from-hidden-roots-to-north-carolina-pride

The Melungeon Heritage Association is about remembering the courage of the array of ancestors mixed with African, European and Indigenous descent.

02/22/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DuheKApyT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

This month, our staff has been learning more about and reflecting on the rich history of the Eno and how people of color have contributed to this amazing place through reading “Ribbons of Color: The History of African Americans and People of Color Living Along the Eno River” together.

Through these journals, Black and Indigenous histories of the Eno River are brought to the forefront to honor the voices and experiences that have shaped the Eno watershed. Ribbons of Color contains first and second-hand stories of those who have long lived in the Eno watershed, with articles gathered from interviews, first-person narratives, and family lore of a dozen authors.

If you are curious about any of these histories, feel free to read along and check out more information here 👉 https://shop.enofest.org/products/coverscan-png-eno-journal-ribbons-of-color-the-history-of-african-americans-and-people-of-color-living-along-the-eno-river

Profits from the sales of Ribbons of Color journals will be split evenly between Eno River Association and Beverly Scarlett's charity of choice, Indigenous Memories.

📷 ERA Staff [Image Description: The cover of "Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River" with text written around the book cover reading "Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River ; The History of African-Americans and People of Color Living on the Eno" with description of "Compiled by Local Historian + Author Beverly Scarlett"]

02/20/2026

02/08/2026

Indigenous Memories Volunteer Appreciation Day!
Learning wire wrapping with Instructor, Vickie. We selected African Blood, Red Tiger Eye, Unakite, Moroccan Fossil and Green Tourmaline stones. We are all so happy with our beautiful pendants.

With Beverly Scarlett, Alexa Jennings, Kim Early and Seletha Pherribo.

10/09/2025

Roanoke Island, Outer Banks, NC
Freedom Trail

Photo/video:
Seletha Pherribo

07/28/2025