Say My Name Memorial

Dedication And Unveiling Event

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.

Event Details

 Thursday, September 4, 2025 
 11:00 AM
 Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park Cemetery 
  cecs@aacounty.org 
 (410) 222-1785 

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Parking & Shuttle Instructions

• Parking is not permitted at the cemetery.
• All guests must park at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds (1450 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032)
• Shuttle service will begin at 10:00 AM and run continuously until the program begins.
• Please arrive at the Fairgrounds by 10:30 AM to ensure timely transport.
• Follow posted signs for event parking. Staff will be available to assist you on-site.
• All shuttles are ADA accessible, and additional staff will be available at the cemetery to assist with access from the shuttle drop-off to the event tent.
   

Seating

• General seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• If you require seating for accommodations, please plan to arrive early. 

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.

Anyone needing special accommodations, please contact the CECS office at cecs@aacounty.org or (410) 222-1785. TTY users, please call Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternate format upon request.