FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 8, 2025
Savannah Technical College Students Partner with ASALH to Honor the Legacy of W.W. Law through Cemetery Restoration
Savannah, GA — Students from Savannah Technical College’s Historic Preservation program will participate in a meaningful community project to clean and restore the gravestones and coping of the Law family plot at Laurel Grove South Cemetery. The event will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at 2101 Kollock Street, Section OLD Lot #1248.
This hands-on preservation effort honors the legacy of Mr. Westley Wallace Law, a prominent Savannah civil rights leader, historian, and community organizer. The project is part of Savannah Tech’s Historic Preservation curriculum, emphasizing both technical skill and cultural stewardship.
During the event, members of the Savannah Yamacraw Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)—founded by Mr. Law himself—will join students to share stories and reflections on Savannah’s rich African American history. They will also offer personal insights into the lives of W.W. Law and Dr. Carter G. Woodson, deepening participants’ appreciation for their enduring contributions to education, equality, and preservation.
Participation in this event is voluntary and open to Savannah Technical College classmates and community members who wish to support this restoration initiative.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Laurel Grove South Cemetery
2101 Kollock Street, Law Family Plot, Section OLD Lot #1248
Directions
- From the Historic District to Laurel Grove North: Take Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. south to Anderson Street and head west. The route dead-ends at the entrance gates.
- From Laurel Grove North to Laurel Grove South: Take Ogeechee Road south to W. 37th Street and continue west until you reach the entrance.
This project represents a special opportunity to combine technical education with community engagement—preserving not only the physical heritage of Savannah but also the historical memory of one of its most influential leaders.
Contact:
Savannah Technical College
Department of Historic Preservation
Connie Pinkerton Professor
Lenuel Butch Patterson Student and Vice President of ASALH Branch