The Friends of the Cedar View Cemetery are sponsoring a fund raising Brunch at Chilango’s Mexican Restaurant, Bay and Seadrift Avenues, on Sunday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Seating is limited for this major event, so guests re urged to sign-up and make their reservations early.
Tickets for the November 10 fiesta are $100, and include a Mexican flavored Brunch compete with an open bar featuring sangria, margaritas, wine, beer and soft drinks. There will also be gift baskets for a silent auction.
Cedar View is an Historic African American Cemetery dating back to 1850. Interred in the burial ground are former slaves, US Colored Troops from the Civil War and many people from the Monmouth County area. The cemetery is under the care of The Friends of Cedar View, a small board of supporters recognized as a NJ Charity and 501c3.
The cemetery is located on Hurley’s Lane in Lincroft, next to St Leo’s Church and across from the Lincroft First Aid. The money goes towards the restoration of the monuments, cutting the grass, clearing the land of dead trees and other brush. The Friends also purchase benches and will be purchasing plants to enhance the cemetery.
To learn more about the cemetery and see the research on the site, visit www.cedarviewcemetery.org
The Chilango’s Brunch is one of several events, and small fundraisers sponsored by the Friends. Many of their events take place at the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center in Red Bank. Reservations can be made online HERE
For More Information on the Cemetery, Watch HERE
