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Woodland Cemetery Historic Preservation

Virtual Experiences of the Cemetery

Virtual Tour

Explore the new virtual tour of Woodland Cemetery and the African American Burial Ground. The tour features an interactive map, recent and historic video footage of the cemetery, oral history audio clips, primary sources, and reflection questions. It was created by undergraduate students on the Creative Inquiry Team for the cemetery project in Fall 2022. The tour is best viewed in Google Chrome.

Take the Tour
Screenshot of virtual tour.
A gif loops images and maps of Cemetery Hill over time.

Explore a Visual History of Cemetery Hill

Explore the multilayered history of the cemetery and surrounding landscape from the 1700s to the present day. This visual history is interactive and features historical maps, aerial photographs, and image galleries. Undergraduate students on the 2021-2022 Creative Inquiry Team conducted the research for this project and helped put it together.

Explore the Visual History
The Woodland Cemetery and African American Burial Ground Historic Preservation Project
The Woodland Cemetery and African American Burial Ground Historic Preservation Project | The cemetery is located on Woodland Drive at the intersection of Williamson Road and S. Palmetto Boulevard on the Clemson University campus. The team's offices are located in Suite 220 in Sirrine Hall.