HISTORIC AMERICAN LANDSCAPE SURVEY

Hampton Roads has numerous locations and landmarks that detail the significant role that African Americans have played in the history of this community and our nation. But, since so many of these historic spots have been bulldozed, replaced or renamed, their significance is unknown or forgotten. The Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) is hoping to change that. This year they’re calling on communities all across America to identify black landscapes. And, as our Lisa Godley found out, there are cash prizes for doing so.