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The Black Sheriffs’ Memorial in Washington, DC offers a thoughtfully curated experience through an outdoor heritage area and an intimate indoor exhibit space, accommodating up to six visitors at a time. Guests explore 12 QR-coded stations highlighting Sheriff Amerson’s life growing up in rural America, his military service, and his election and career as Sheriff. The outdoor memorial area features steel-etched monoliths honoring other First Black Sheriffs. An interactive app enhances the visit with rich multimedia content—including text, images, limited audio, and external video links—creating a reflective, educational, and immersive journey through the history of African American leadership in law enforcement.
Black Sheriffs' Memorial
The Lucius D. Amerson, Bridge Builder Foundation commemorates the life and groundbreaking achievements of Lucius D. Amerson, the first Black sheriff elected in the South post-Reconstruction. Our mission is to uphold his legacy through education, advocacy, and historical preservation.
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The Lucius D. Amerson, Bridge Builder Foundation commemorates the life and groundbreaking achievements of Lucius D. Amerson, the first African-American sheriff elected in the South post-Reconstruction. Our mission is to uphold his legacy through education, advocacy, and historical preservation.
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The Lucius D. Amerson, Bridge Builder Foundation commemorates the life and groundbreaking achievements of Lucius D. Amerson, the first African-American sheriff elected in the South post-Reconstruction. Our mission is to uphold his legacy through education, advocacy, and historical preservation.
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The Lucius D. Amerson, Bridge Builder Foundation commemorates the life and groundbreaking achievements of Lucius D. Amerson, the first African-American sheriff elected in the South post-Reconstruction. Our mission is to uphold his legacy through education, advocacy, and historical preservation.
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The Lucius D. Amerson, Bridge Builder Foundation commemorates the life and groundbreaking achievements of Lucius D. Amerson, the first African-American sheriff elected in the South post-Reconstruction. Our mission is to uphold his legacy through education, advocacy, and historical preservation.