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Angels of Snow Hill Cemetery

Mebane, NC

Preserving Sacred Ground.Honoring Historic Legacies.

Join us in preserving the Snow Hill Cemetery for generations to come.

Our Mission

Is to actively support the preservation of the historic Snow Hill Church Cemetery, located in Mebane, North Carolina, the final resting place of our ancestors and loved ones that contributes to the community’s cultural heritage.


Established 1929

On May 8, 1929, Rufus Woods and Will Thomas, trustees of the Snow Hill Church, purchased 1.56 acres for $5.00 to be used as a cemetery in the Pleasant Grove Township, Alamance County, North Carolina.


Events & Calendar

Stay up to date with our upcoming clean‑ups, guided tours and workshops. Use the buttons below to filter by activity and click "Add to Calendar" to save an event to your personal calendar.

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Preservation Efforts

Learn how we locate unmarked graves, map burial sites, and restore headstones through workshops, conservation treatments and community involvement.

Events & Calendar

Join us for upcoming activities including clean‑ups, outreach programs and seasonal celebrations.

Plan a Visit

We’d love to welcome you. See how to find us and what to expect when you arrive at Snow Hill.

Donate

Your generosity preserves our sacred grounds and funds programs that serve our neighbors.

Visit Snow Hill Cemetery

Plan your visit to our historic grounds in Mebane. Learn about visiting hours, directions and how to respectfully explore this sacred space.

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Support Our Mission

Your gift preserves our heritage and funds essential projects: locating unmarked graves with ground‑penetrating radar, mapping burial sites with GIS, teaching preservation skills through workshops, restoring and conserving historic markers, hosting community events and educational programs, and rebuilding monuments lost to vandalism or time. In addition to financial support, we welcome volunteers to join us at events and programs throughout the year.

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Join us on upcoming projects. Select a date and role that works for you and we'll be in touch with details.

If you do not receive a confirmation within a few minutes, please check Spam or email us directly at snowhillpreservation@gmail.com. Compose in Gmail

Donation Progress

Help us fund a ground‑penetrating radar scan and monument restoration.

$6,000 raised of $10,000 goal

Every gift brings us closer to our preservation goals.

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Stories & History

Discover the lives and legacies of those at rest here. Personal stories and milestones connect us to our past and inspire our preservation efforts.

Legacy of Sarah Washington

Sarah Washington (1863–1930) was a revered midwife who delivered hundreds of children throughout Mebane, providing care and comfort to families across decades.

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Honoring James "Jim" Carter

A World War I veteran and community leader, Jim Carter (1895–1961) advocated for education and civil rights in Alamance County.

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Remembering the Unknown

Countless individuals rest in unmarked graves. We honor their memory and work to identify and preserve their resting places through our research and restoration.

Learn How

Cemetery Timeline

  • 1810

    Earliest known burial on the Snow Hill grounds.

  • 2025
    • Nonprofit Angels of Snow Hill Cemetery is formed to formalize preservation efforts.
    • Community volunteers establish regular clean‑ups to maintain the cemetery.
    • Ground‑penetrating radar survey planned to identify unmarked graves.

Meet the Board

Board of Directors

Michael Woods

President

Rodney Woods

Vice President

Theresa Wright

Secretary

Pamala Harmon

Treasurer

Dr. Lisa Graham

Keith Gafford

Latricia Jones

Ricky Woods

Advisor

Board Members

Cherese White

Director of Public Relations

China Campbell

Advisor to Board

Denise Robinson

Development Chair

Dwayne Hayes

Coordinator Chair

Ivey Jones

Public Communications

Todd Blackwell

Information Technology Director

Lisa Gant

Community Liaison