Honoring Legacy. Breaking Ground. Building the Future.
We are pleased to invite you to a historic milestone in the story of the Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan Memorial Park. Join us as we celebrate this important milestone with music, food, fellowship, and a look toward the future.
Ground Breaking Ceremony
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 2:00 to 4:00 pm
The Sullivan Temple
145 Chestnut Street
Saluda NC 28772
This event is made possible by the Polk County Community Foundation
Welcome to the Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan Memorial Park—a sacred space where legacy lives, healing begins, and the spiritual lineage of Black healers is honored.
This park is a living tribute to Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan, a revered seer, healer, and herb doctor who welcomed generations to her land in Saluda, North Carolina.
Today, her descendants continue that legacy by preserving the land, restoring historical structures, and creating a place where wellness, reflection, and Black ancestral heritage thrive.
Our Mission
Honoring Legacy. Healing Land. Empowering Community. We are committed to preserving the sacred legacy of Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan by restoring her family estate, protecting the spiritual traditions of Black healers, and creating a community-rooted space for wellness, history, and reflection.
Our Legacy in Action
From vision to action, our work honors a powerful past while building a restorative future:
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Preservation of the 40-acre Sullivan Family Estate
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Restoration of the Sullivan Baptist Temple façade
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Creation of nature trails for reflection, education, and healing
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Construction of a memorial honoring Madame Sullivan’s life and impact
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Sullivan Park Trails will be the main access trails to Judge Peak and Reclamation Park
This is more than historical preservation—it’s a sacred commitment to honor Black ancestral legacy, protect hallowed ground, and nurture a space for spiritual reflection, cultural remembrance, and community-rooted wellness.
Join Us in Building a Legacy of Healing and Renewal
Your support helps breathe life into the vision of the Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan Memorial Park—a sacred space where history is honored, healing is nurtured, and community is restored.
Every contribution—whether through a financial gift, your time, or your voice—directly supports the preservation of this hallowed land and its transformation into a place of reflection, renewal, and intergenerational connection. Together, we are not only protecting the past—we are planting seeds for a more rooted and restorative future.
All donations are tax-deductible and fuel this meaningful mission. We also welcome volunteers who are ready to offer their hands, hearts, and skills to the work.
Help us share Madame Sullivan’s story and expand this healing legacy. Together, we can ensure this land continues to bless generations to come.
Help Us Bring the Sacred Legacy to Life
Contact
Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan Memorial Park, Inc.
P. O. Box 1214
Saluda, NC 28773