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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2026\, A Freedom Celebration - June 13th - Torch Lit Night Walk\, Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth\, A Freedom Celebration opens a time when particularly people of African descent can surround themselves energetically with Ancestral vibration to recognize\, and see within themselves\, the foundational presence of African people in Richmond and in the Americas.  Since the 1500s\, African people were trafficked to the Americas in the Transatlantic Trade of Enslaved Africans. Beginning in the 1680’s\, Africans to be sold landed at or near Richmond’s Manchester Dock\, for an entire century.  African people along with colonizers and enslavers encountered indigenous people throughout the Americas\, including Richmond\, whose civilizations were also permanently upended. \nThen\, boat loads of enslaved Africans were exported to the Deep South from Richmond’s riverside\, Rocketts Landing\, in coffles\, and by rail until 1865.  It wasn’t until on or about June 19\, 1865\, 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was enacted\, that enslaved Africans in Texas\, a cotton production hold-out\, were finally freed by a federal government decree as carried out and embodied by the Union Army. \nThe public is invited to Juneteenth\, A Freedom Celebration to for the annual Torch Lit Night Walk Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans as it immerses attendees in narratives\, the historical record and music. It is a sacred\, poignant pilgrimage of recognition and acknowledgement.  Also\, Dancing with the Ancestors follows and invites attendees to ponder\, to reflect\, to understand\, to engage in ritual and to enjoy music\, dance\, conversation\, children’s activities\, food\, cultural shopping (Ujamaa) and more. \nAttendees are asked to wear white\, and they may bring ancestral offerings such as flowers\, water\, fruit or prayers. \n“In celebrating our Ancestors who labored in bondage until the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and those in Texas for whom freedom was delayed\, attendees can expect an affirming\, joyful and thoughtful gathering to be with one another and to say thank you for the strong shoulders upon which we stand\,” says Janine Bell\, president and artistic director of the Elegba Folklore Society.  “Understanding how we got to where we are is a perpetual roadmap towards actualizing a liberated future.” \nVisit again for details.
URL:https://efsinc.org/event/juneteenth-2026-a-freedom-festival-june-13th/
LOCATION:Devil’s Half Acre\, 1500 E Franklin St.\, Richmond\, United States
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2026\, A Freedom Celebration - June 14th - Dancing With the Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth\, A Freedom Celebration opens a time when particularly people of African descent can surround themselves energetically with Ancestral vibration to recognize\, and see within themselves\, the foundational presence of African people in Richmond and in the Americas.  Since the 1500s\, African people were trafficked to the Americas in the Transatlantic Trade of Enslaved Africans. Beginning in the 1680’s\, Africans to be sold landed at or near Richmond’s Manchester Dock\, for an entire century.  African people along with colonizers and enslavers encountered indigenous people throughout the Americas\, including Richmond\, whose civilizations were also permanently upended. \nThen\, boat loads of enslaved Africans were exported to the Deep South from Richmond’s riverside\, Rocketts Landing\, in coffles\, and by rail until 1865.  It wasn’t until on or about June 19\, 1865\, 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was enacted\, that enslaved Africans in Texas\, a cotton production hold-out\, were finally freed by a federal government decree as carried out and embodied by the Union Army. \nThe public is invited to Juneteenth\, A Freedom Celebration to for the annual Torch Lit Night Walk Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans as it immerses attendees in narratives\, the historical record and music. It is a sacred\, poignant pilgrimage of recognition and acknowledgement.  Also\, Dancing with the Ancestors follows and invites attendees to ponder\, to reflect\, to understand\, to engage in ritual and to enjoy music\, dance\, conversation\, children’s activities\, food\, cultural shopping (Ujamaa) and more. \nAttendees are asked to wear white\, and they may bring ancestral offerings such as flowers\, water\, fruit or prayers. \n“In celebrating our Ancestors who labored in bondage until the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and those in Texas for whom freedom was delayed\, attendees can expect an affirming\, joyful and thoughtful gathering to be with one another and to say thank you for the strong shoulders upon which we stand\,” says Janine Bell\, president and artistic director of the Elegba Folklore Society.  “Understanding how we got to where we are is a perpetual roadmap towards actualizing a liberated future.” \nVisit again for details.
URL:https://efsinc.org/event/juneteenth-2026-a-freedom-celebration-june-14th/
LOCATION:African Burial Ground\, 1500 E. Franklin\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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SUMMARY:35th Down Home Family Reunion\,  A Celebration African American Folklife
DESCRIPTION:35th Down Home Family Reunion\, A Celebration of African American Folklife  –  August 15\, 2026 – Details Below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDown Home Family Reunion\, A Celebration of African American Folklife is a downtown weekend festival that celebrates African American folklife with world music and dance\, the Heritage Market\, special children’s events\, interactive site demonstrations and delicious down home food. It is designed to show aspects of West African cultural traditions that are African American and that have been absorbed by the American South.  This is one of the Society’s original programs created in 1990. \n\n\n\n35th Annual Down Home Family Reunion Details \n\n\n\n2026 Merchandise Vendor Application \n\n\n\n2026 Food Vendor Application \n\n\n\nTalented Youth Inquiry \n\n\n\n2026 Volunteer Application \n\n\n\n35TH DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION SEEKS TO PRESENT TALENTED YOUTH The festival’s Annie Tyler New School Pavilion is a popular haven for our children. Rev. Tyler loved children and worked lovingly with Elegba Folklore Society to create quality cultural experiences for them until her death. May the good she did last forever. Cultural craft making teaches lessons\, games ensure fun and the stage showcases talented youth. Please contact us if you are interested in arranging a performance! \n\n\n\nShare Your Community Service \n\n\n\nSHARE YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE AT 35TH DOWN HOME FAMILY REUNION If your community-based organization provides a community service you want people to know about\, you may want to tell them from a table in the festival’s Waverly Crawley Community Row. Waverly Crawley was a fixture in Richmond’s Historic Jackson Ward\, the festival’s location. He constantly encouraged people to get involved in the community to make it better. He wanted people to know that they could make a difference. Please contact us if you are interested in a table. May the good he did last forever. \n\n\n\nSmall Business Exhibitors \n\n\n\nSmall Business Owners! You are invited to the 35th Down Home Family Reunion! This Celebration of African American Folklife will happen on Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\, 4p – 11p in Richmond\, Virginia! \n\n\n\nContact Us to Join Us in the SmartMart \n\n\n\n• Display and tell your story \n\n\n\n• Interact with and distribute materials to festival attendees \n\n\n\n• Be highlighted in one prize drawing from the Main Stage! \n\n\n\nHow You Benefit Fast-track the promotions of your products/services to Richmonders and visitors by distributing product samples and prize drawings. Reinforce your marketing and public relations campaigns by distributing your flyers\, discount coupons\, business cards\, surveys and other promotional materials. \n\n\n\nEnhance your product or service image in the Richmond business picture. Be highlighted among your peers and in the community in our covered SmartMart business tent. One table\, two chairs and signage will be provided. Demonstrate your commitment to civic/social vitality. Be highlighted in one prize drawing from the Main Stage. This festival connects aspects of West African traditions with those of African Americans through the ambience of a family gathering. The festival’s location is Abner Clay Park\, located downtown in Historic Jackson Ward. \n\n\n\nWorld music and dance headline the Down Home Family Reunion along with site demonstrations and children’s programs. This event couples history with its contemporary significance. With an expected attendance of 13\,000 the festival includes a SmartMart with you in mind.  Please contact us if you are interested. \n\n\n\nHotel Accommodations\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited for your visit to Richmond to attend the 35th Down Home Family Reunion\, A Celebration of African American Folklife!  The Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond-Downtown offers you a comfy\, cozy place for your stay at a discounted rate & with complimentary breakfast.  \n\n\n\nThey’re waiting for your call:  804.643.5400.  Tell them you’re coming to visit Elegba Folklore Society and attend the Down Home Family Reunion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSatellite Parking \n\n\n\nA free shuttle will be making regular loops to and from the park and satellite lots at George Washington Carver Elementary School\, 1110 W Leigh St and Maggie Lena Walker Governor’s School\, 1000 N Lombardy St. Watch for signage at each shuttle stop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCONTACT US \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://efsinc.org/event/35th-down-home-family-reunion-a-celebration-african-american-folklife/
LOCATION:Abner Clay Park\, Brook Road and West Clay Street\, Richmond\, 23219\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Elegba Folklore Society":MAILTO:story1@efsinc.org
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