Welcome to
Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan
Memorial Park, Inc.
For the Preservation of The Legacy, The Land, and The Vision of Our Mighty Ancestor
Born in 1855, Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan and her family made their way to Saluda, NC as part of the "Great Migration from Laurens, SC." She lived over 100 years and was a divine healer, herb doctor, prophet, and leader in Saluda, NC. Thousands of folks also traveled from across the country to be healed by Madame Sullivan. One of her proudest accomplishments was the establishment of Sullivan's Temple, built in 1948 by her son James Sullivan. Sullivan's Temple was built on the Sullivan Estate, 55 acres of land in Saluda, NC. Madame Sullivan lived on this land with her family and also allowed other black folks to build homes for their families there.
In 2020, The descendents of Phoebia Cheek Sullivan established the Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan Memorial Park, Inc. This 501 C3 non-profit corporation was formed to preserve the family land, restore The Sullivan Baptist Temple facade, develop a Nature Park with Trails, erect the Phoebia Cheek Sullivan Memorial.
Since then, we've grown into a powerful conservation movement in the Southeastern region of North Carolina with partners who share a common vision.
Our Vision: Take a Closer Look
Our mission is to create a dynamic community space through collaboration while preserving our ancestor's century old legacy:
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Honoring and elevating Herstory;
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Preservation of the land
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Providing a nature park destination for the community and tourism
You are invited to learn more about Madame Sullivan's legacy and the plans that have been developed so far through our partnerships with the Sullivan Saluda Community Observation & United Trust, Saluda Community Land Trust and the Historic Saluda Committee. You also have the chance to become involved in upcoming campaigns.
The Sullivan Saluda Dog Park
Expansion of the Saluda Dog Park
The Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan Memorial Park has proudly expanded the Saluda Dog Park by leasing land to the Saluda Community Land Trust. This venture has increased the free roaming space for our beloved Saluda dogs by nearly 300%. The Saluda Dog Park is located at
199 Chestnut Street, Saluda, NC and open to all dogs (per
Polk County Animal Control Ordinance).
Volunteer Opportunities
We need your help! Please donate and volunteer.
Our work is never done, and we can use all the help we can get. Donations are tax deductible. Another way you can take part is by Volunteering.
Spread the word about all that MADAME PHOEBIA CHEEK SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK is doing, and help us gain the support we need!
Contact
Madame Phoebia Cheek Sullivan Memorial Park, Inc.
P. O. Box 1214
Saluda, NC 28773