Preserving the Tomb of Oscar James Dunn

The tomb housing the earthly remains of Oscar James Dunn (1826-1871) is located on the center aisle of Square 3 in St. Louis Cemetery No. 2, which is considered "the largest collection of outdoor monuments to African Americans in the United States." The tomb, originally belonging to the family of Dunn's close friend Afro-Creole funeral director G. Casanave, was restored in 2000 by Friends of New Orleans Cemeteries. In order to ensure that the tomb is preserved in perpetuity, New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries is now accepting donations towards its Perpetual Care. 

Our fundraising goal is $4,500. That amount will secure the tomb's preservation and allow us to add it to our Perpetual Care program. Contributions of any amount are welcomed as we work towards safeguarding this important public monument to the life of a revolutionary political leader in Reconstruction-Era New Orleans and the first Black Lieutenant Governor in American history. 

Note: Campaign progress will be updated every few days - it is not automatic.