Honor. Preserve. Unite.
Committed to the Preservation of History and Memories
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, was established in 1935 by Harlem Funeral Director Rodney Dade and fellow Businessman Benjamin Diamond. Mr Dade was tired of being subjected to the racism and Jim Crow treatment in getting grave plots for his clients. So he and Mr Diamond arranged for the purchase of 17 acres ...
A Place to Honor African American Heritage
Once Frederick Douglass Memorial Park opened in 1935 Rodney Dade was able to provide a respectable burial plot for his famous and accomplished African American clientele. One such person being Negro League player and manager; King Solomon White.
See our History page for other notables buried at Frederick ...
A Legacy of Culture and Dignity for the Community
WE ARE FAMILY. Is the theme of Frederick Douglass Memorial Park now celebrating 90 years of providing a respectable burial place for the African American community as was the wish of Rodney Dade.
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park has exhausted its supply of available grave plots making fund raising, donations and ...