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Faces of Freedom

June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Faces of Freedom with yellow, red, and green silhouettes

Since 1619, people of African ancestry have been woven into the American tapestry. Our Faces of Freedom event celebrates Africans and African Americans from the 1600s to today.

Atumpan will perform traditional dance with drums to honor the first Africans. Historical interpreters will be on-site and on stage to introduce themselves and how they found freedom in a society where that was not always legal or the norm.

We will finish out our celebration with modern African American performances to showcase the joys and talents of the African American community today.

Timeline of Activities

10:00am: Welcome/Overview
10:10-10:55: Atumpan Edutainment African Drum and Dance Performance 
10:55-11:15: London Pleasants 
11:15-11:35: Aggy
11:35-11:50: Nanny 
11:50-12:00: Information: Civil War and Reconstruction 
12:00-12:15: Woodland Cemetery 
12:15-12:45: Intermission
12:45-1:15: Mount Olive Baptist Church Young Adult Praise Team and Youth Praise Dance Ministry 
1:15-1:50: Desiree Roots
1:50pm: Conclusion/Thanks for Coming

Information: [email protected]

Details

Date:
June 14, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Organizer

Recreation and Parks
Phone
(804) 501-7275
Email
recandparks@henrico.gov
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Venue

Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park
3400 Mountain Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060 United States
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Phone
(804) 652-1455
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