City of Forest Day Advances Stewardship and Beautification at Frederick Douglass Memorial Park
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park welcomed community partners and volunteers for City of Forest Day, a day of service and landscape stewardship that included the planting of five arborvitae trees, hedges, and rose bushes around the historic Chapel House.
City of Forest Day
Join Frederick Douglass Memorial Park for City of Forest Day on Saturday, October 3, from 12–4 PM. Explore the Spirit Trees of Frederick Douglass Memorial Park through tree stewardship, land blessing, community, and local history.
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park Becomes an Accredited Arboretum
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park has been awarded Level I Accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, officially recognizing the historic Staten Island cemetery as an accredited arboretum and marking a new chapter in its commitment to tree stewardship, conservation, education, and preservation.
Update: Chapel House Roof Restoration
After a two-month delay for structural assessments, asbestos inspections, and permit approvals, restoration of the historic Chapel House is back on track.
Care for Your Cemetery Day
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, a historic African American cemetery, will host its annual “Caring for Your Cemetery” Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park Launches Capital Campaign
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park launches a capital campaign to fully restore its historic Chapel House, preserving a sacred space and legacy for future generations.”
Historic Grant Funding Strengthens Preservation Efforts at Frederick Douglass Memorial Park
A $35,000 NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission grant will help restore the historic chapel roof at Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, strengthening the preservation of this landmark site.
Grant Awarded: Strengthening Our Mission at Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, Inc.
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park proudly receives a Fall 2025 grant from the Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation to support its community programs and preservation efforts.
Celebrating 90 Years and NYC Landmark Designation at Frederick Douglass Memorial Park
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park celebrated its 90th anniversary and NYC landmark designation, honoring generations of African American lives, stories, and legacies.
Major Milestone for Frederick Douglass Memorial Park: NYC Individual Landmark Designation
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park in Staten Island has been officially designated a New York City individual landmark, honoring its historic and cultural significance.
Historic Designation Underway for Frederick Douglass Memorial Park
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park moves closer to official landmark designation, recognizing its profound historic and cultural significance in New York City.