The Community Remembrance Project Harris County Georgia is committed to memorializing those whose lives were taken unjustly in terror lynchings in the county with a contemplative park and historical marker in the heart of Hamilton. We aim to inspire and educate the public about the Equal Justice Initiative and racial injustice, ensuring truth telling and healing regarding our difficult history.
Harris County’s memorial column at EJI’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery
​​The Community Remembrance Project Progress for the Last Quarter
We are now a public charity!​
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As of October 23, 2024 The Community Remembrance Project was upgraded from a Private Foundation to a Public Charity by The Internal Revenue Service. This means that we can now accept Federal , State and Local Grants, donations from Private Foundations, Corporations and all individuals. Please notify any of these groups that are interested in supporting us that their contributions are non taxable.
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​Anniversary Remembered May 23 1947
On May 23 in 1947, Henry "Peg" Gilbert was beaten to death in the Hamilton/Harris County Jail. May he rest in peace under the new gravestone provided by the kindness of many relatives and friends.
Progress update on the Remembrance Park
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The 2025 Harris County Juneteenth Celebration will be held
in Hamilton at the Community Center on June 14, 2025
Please see the Events Page for a description. The flyer is below, come and join us for a day of fun. ​​
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Hall of Columns at EJI’s National Museum for Peace & Justice