First, Resurrection Mission is not a "Not-For-Profit" organization.  Through the efforts of Jack Robinson, GySgt.,     US Marine Corps, Retired, who is a well known, respected, and an award winning historian, his friends and associates are guided through the principles on how to preserve once abandoned cemeteries. 

Through a group effort unique pieces of a community's history get reveiled.  In some cases a hundred years has passed without the community even knowing of a significant moment of their town's history that is rediscovered through Jack and his friend's efforts.

Jack also uses his research of the various cemeteries to develope articles, stories, lectures and books that he publishes.  He does all of his preservation projects at his own expense and does the majority of the entire physical aspects of work that is demanded in such a delicate process of caring for and preserving a vital part of local community heritage.  Jack realizes, however, that he will never be fully compensated for his time, labor, and finacial burden,  that dominates the cemetery preservation process. 

Being not "Not-For-Profit," or affiliated with any type of these organizations is a challenge but, the end result----a clean and well documented cemetery from the local community, is a wonderful experience.

Jack and his friends will highlight three all African American cemeteries where Jack is primary, exclusive caretaker and on-site historian.  All of the cemeteries are located in southeastern North Carolina on private and secluded land that is not accessable to the general public. 

Tours can be provided only when advance appointments are made directly through Jack Robinson.  Two cemeteries predate the twentieth century, one of which is the largest "family" cemetery within the county.  Another cemetery appears to be the largest "Community" cemetery of its type within the same county.

Jack was encouraged to develop these privately funded projects by his late friend, Ssgt. Anthony Goodwin, US Marine Corps, KIA and Bronze Star recepient.  After his death, Anthony's mother, Brenda Cheney, and Jack continued his mission---to locate, document and then care for once abandoned cemeteries.  They also help educate students and other local citizens on the value and need to correctly preserve cemeteries.  

An added benifit expressed and encouraged is in conducting lessons on preserving family history, for the next generation.  Through our efforts and those of the local communities where these cemeteries are located, once forgotten Hallowed Grounds are again being properly recognized and respected.

If you have any questions please contact Jack at   jackrobinson@hotmail.com or   http://www.jackrobinsonbooks.com   or through   http://www.PayPal.com (Please remember that any financial gratuitous gift is NOT tax deductable since Jack is not "Not-For-Profit."  Each dollar is extremely welcomed.  90% of gratuitous gifts goes directly to preservation costs and 10% assists in compensating Jack for his vital efforts.

Please tell your friends and associates about this site.

With respect,

Jack Robinson, MA

GySgt., US Marine Corps, Retired

Researcher of local History