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THE WORMLEYS: FREE BLACK WASHINGTONIANS IN THE CIVIL WAR ERA

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Donet D. Graves, Esq. brings forward the story of the Wormley family and their experiences as free blacks in Washington during the Civil War era. He will present the relatively unknown tale of how this family was deeply involved with the daily life of people of influence in the city at this time of strife, both locally and nationally. His presentation is replete with anecdotes and images of the variety of experiences of this family as they dealt with racism, economic struggle, friendships with Unionists and Rebels, romance and the fight for freedom

A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION

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DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.

A program that celebrates the role of African American gospel music in the commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation and the struggle for freedom, justice and equality.

Emancipation Day Fireworks

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Emancipation Day Fireworks Display

Emancipation Day Concert

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Emancipation Day concert featuring grammy award winning artist Kirk Franklin

DC Emancipation Day Battle of the Bands

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A competition between several of the univeristy marching bands participating in the Emancipation Day Parade.

DC Emancipation Day Prayer Breakfast

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Prayer Breakfast in commemoration of the 151st anniversary of the signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 which abolished slavery in the District and freed 3,100 enslaved persons.

Race and Public Higher Education in Washington: A Historical Perspective

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Join historians Marjorie Lightman and William Zeisel as they trace the history of the University of the District of Columbia back to 1851, when Myrtilla Miner established a teacher-training school for free black women.

DC EMANCIPATION COMMEMORATION LECTURE PROGRAM

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National Park Service

In cooperation with DC Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.

In honour of

DC Emancipation Commemoration and Wreath Laying Program

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Presented by DC Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. and African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation and Museum

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Emancipation Day Ringing of the Congress Bells

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The Washington Ringing Society, led by Ringing Master Quilla Roth, will perform a ringing of the Congress Bells in the Old Post Office Tower in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of these bells and to commemorate the 151st anniversary of DC Emancipation Day.

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