Contraband Historical Society
The Contraband Historical Society Presents “Escape to Freedom”
Fort Monroe Parade Ground 41 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VirginiaA daylong family event starting at 11 am with a walk from the intersection of Harrison Street and Ingalls Road to the Parade Ground; followed by musical and historical performances on the Parade Ground, and a concert by celebrated saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Steve Wilson and his combo. 11 AM: A procession of African dancers and drummers,...
Contraband Memorial Candlelight Vigil
Cannon Park at Fort Monroe 3 Ruckman Road, Fort Monroe, VirginiaJoin the Contraband Historical Society as they memorialize Frank Baker, James Townsend and Sheppard Mallory, as well as thousands of other freedom seekers who escaped slavery during the Civil War. The Annual Contraband Memorial Candlelight Vigil will be Friday, May 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fort Monroe National Monument’s Cannon Park, 3...
An Evening with Ben Jealous
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesBen Jealous, a prominent civil rights leader, is coming to the American Theatre to give a free lecture and book signing featuring his book Never Forget Our People Were Always Free. Jealous has devoted his life and career, including his tenure as President of the NAACP, to ending injustice and racism by strengthening the bonds...
Annual Commemoration of the 1861 Contraband Decision
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VACome out to the historic Chapel of the Centurion at Fort Monroe to commemorate the Contraband Decision, the first successful action by the United States Government which signaled the beginning of the end of slavery. Contraband Historical Society will bring together local “Contraband” descendants with a 3rd-great-grandson of Major General Benjamin Butler. Come hear more...
