Dedication And Unveiling Event
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park Cemetery
cecs@aacounty.org
(410) 222-1785
Join the Friends of Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery, Anne Arundel County, and the State of Maryland for a powerful and long-awaited moment of remembrance as we unveil the Say My Name Memorial—a permanent tribute to the more than 1,700 individuals who lived and died at Crownsville State Hospital, many of whom, were laid to rest in unmarked graves.
Parking
Parking at the cemetery will not be permitted. Guests can park at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds starting at 10 a.m., and shuttle service will be available until the program starts at 11 a.m.
About the Memorial
This memorial, inscribed with the names of those once identified only by numbers, stands as a solemn recognition of their humanity, their dignity, and their rightful place in our collective memory. This project restores the identities of those buried in the Crownsville cemetery between 1912 and 1965 during an era of Jim Crow segregation and neglect.
The Say My Name Memorial was conceived by the Friends of Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery and is a core element of Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park, an initiative led by Anne Arundel County to honor the lives impacted by the institution’s complex legacy and promote healing, education, and reflection.
Who Should Attend
We welcome all community members, descendants, advocates, and allies to this dedication ceremony as we say their names—aloud and together.