Cynthia Howar and Jamie Peva Visit Oak Hill Cemetery
A fascinating walk through Georgetown's historic cemetery.
Cynthia Howar, host for ADTV’s Selling the DMV, along with her colleague and friend Jamie Peva, share some interesting Georgetown history about Oak Hill Cemetery. The 22-acre cemetery was founded in 1848 by William Wilson Corcoran, who wanted to create a cemetery in DC/Georgetown that the city could be proud of. Oak Hill is a best-kept secret among Washington DC’s many attractions. Watch the entire video here.
Oak Hill has always been a non-denominational cemetery which includes persons from all religious faiths, races, and ethnicities. Among the nearly twenty-thousand Oak Hill inhabitants reside some who became notable in their time for their achievements in the arts, politics, government, law, the military and business. Oak Hill provides a place for teaching about these individuals and their places in our shared history.
In addition to visiting the places where notable figures reside, there are other features at Oak Hill worthy of a visit to appreciate their beauty and majesty. it is the oldest Black cemetery in DC. Cenotaphs, sculptures, monuments and inscriptions surround visitors, imparting memories, inspiration, and, yes, sometimes humor.