Explore African American contributions at the University of Georgia with the self-guided Celebrating Black History Through Steps Towards Inclusion site tour, featuring 10 locations across the UGA Athens campus. The tour can be completed in person by walking, driving, or biking at your leisure, or online through our immersive virtual experience during the month of February.
Baldwin Hall Memorial
355 S. Jackson Street, Athens, GA
The Baldwin Hall Memorial was dedicated in November 2018 as a place of remembrance for the individuals who were originally buried on this site in the 1800s, most of whom likely were slaves or former slaves. The memorial is located on the south end of the front lawn of Baldwin Hall, near the Old Athens Cemetery. The remains of the individuals were first discovered during construction of an addition to Baldwin Hall in November 2015. They were reinterred at Oconee Hill Cemetery in March 2017, in accordance with guidance from the State Archaeologist’s Office. The university also held a memorial service at Oconee Hill Cemetery to commemorate their lives, and a granite marker was placed at the gravesite. A marker commemorating the lives of these individuals can also be found in the lobby of the School of Public and International Affairs in Baldwin Hall.
