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Exhibition of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act

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On Monday, April 16, at 1 p.m., the Capitol Visitor Center presents a very special Exhibition Hall talk in recognition of D.C. Emancipation Day.  Join Damini Davis, Archivist at the National Archives, as he talks about the District of Columbia Emancipation Act passed by Congress and signed by President Abraham Lincoln on April 16, 1862.  Meet at the entrance to Exhibition Hall of the Visitor Center's lower leel for this 15 -minute program. No reservations or passes required.

The District of Columbia and Emancipation, 1800 - 1862

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Howard University Professor of History, Dr. Elizabeth Clark-Lewis will present an overview of the movement to end enslavement in Washington, DC from 1800 to 1865.  Part of the Howard University Lecture Series.

Mr. Douglass and Emancipation

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A presentation on the early emancipation activities of Mr. Frederick Douglass in the District of Columbia.  Part of the Howard Univeristy Lecture Series.

The District of Columbia at the Dawn of DC Emancipation

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   In recognition of the legislation passed to abolish slavery in Washington, DC on April 16, 1862, a program will be held to highlight the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans in Washington, DC.  Part of the Howard University Lecture Series.

Triumph of Freedom: DC Emancipation Day

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This DC Emancipation Commemoration Lecture Program presented by the National Park Service in collaboration with the Office of Councilmember VIncent Orange and DC Reading is Fundamental, Inc., features historian of the African diaspora,  C.R. Gibbs.  The lecture program, with a documentary film, remembers those who advocated for and abolished slavery; who fought for freedom in the U.S. Civil War Union Forces; and enslaved persons freed.  Tours of the Frederick Douglass home will follow the 2 -hour program.

Emancipation Parade

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The District of Columbia hosts a parade in honor the signing of the DC Compensated Emancipation Act of April 16, 1862, which freed 3,100 enslaved persons and ended slavery in the District.

Dc Emancipation Day 150th Anniversary Jazz and Comedy Concert

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DC Emancipation Day 150th Anniversary Jazz and Comedy Concert featuring Dick Gregory,  Brian Lenair and the West Virginia State University Jazz Band.  A pre-concert reception will be held from 6:15pm to 7:00pm

The BET Great Debate

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Black Entertainment Television sponsors the Great Debate featuring host C.B. Homes.  Invited participants include Rev. Al Sharpton and Michael Eric Dyson.

The DC Emancipation Day 150th Anniversary Concert

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The reknown West Virginia State University Jazz Band   and the Howard Univeristy Choir comemmorate the sesquicentennial anniversary of DC Emancipation Day with a celebration in music.  A pre-concert reception will be held in the theater lobby from 6:15pm  to 7:00pm.

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