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Juneteenth 2023, A Freedom Celebration: Torch Lit Night Walk Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans
June 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Elegba Folklore Society will present the Torch Lit Night Walk Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans as a part of and pilgrimage introduction to Juneteenth, 2023, A Freedom Celebration on Saturday, June 10 beginning at the Manchester Dock, 1308 Brander Street, at 7:00p. Interpreters will interweave the narratives of enslaved Africans with the historical record, characterizations of the day and music. This program is free and open to the public.
Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration is Virginia’s flagship Juneteenth holiday commemoration, and it attracts visitors from around the state and beyond. It reflects particular and poignant stories of enslavement and emancipation that shaped a nation, while highlighting the resolve and resilience of Africa’s children in America. In its 27th year, attendees can engage in spirit-filled performances, sacred rituals, healing cyphers, the Get Woke Youth Summit, the Freedom Market, historical perspectives and ancestral homage.
Free to the public. Donations accepted.
Look back. Focus Forward.
Questions? story1@efsinc.org or 804.644.3900.
