6th Annual Veteran’s Day Event
October 6, 2016
Black History Month – Notable Feature (week 2)
February 9, 2017
In celebration of Black History Month, each week in February, Cypress Hills Cemetery will be highlighting the achievements of various African American notables.
James McCune Smith
Born: April 18, 1813 Died: November 17, 1865
Renowned for his leadership as an abolitionist, James McCune Smith also had the extraordinary distinction of being the first African American to hold a medical degree, as well as the first to run a pharmacy in the United States. While practicing as a doctor for over 20 years, he contributed greatly to the medical community with numerous essays and articles. This week we recognize James McCune Smith for his incredible accomplishments.
