Following emancipation, many formerly enslaved Texans joined together to form close-knit communities in what are now known as freedom colonies. Many of these communicates were anchored by their church, cemetery, and school. In some cases, the cemetery is all that remains to serve as a physical reminder of those that called the community home. This project is focused on documenting and preserving the archaeological remains of African-American cemeteries in the Brazos Valley, including headstones as well as more ephemeral grave markers and grave goods. We are currently focused on Canaan Cemetery, in Brazos County, a prime example of a Black Texan burying ground that still serves as a silent testament to the existence of many of the surrounding communities. The archaeological data will then be used in conjunction with descendant interviews to create an anthropologically-informed history of the burial practices in the Brazos Valley. Using burial practices as a window into this historical period will provide a tangible, accessible, and meaningful narrative of the experiences of Black Texans in the Brazos Valley in the century following Emancipation.