Annual Slave memorial Wreath laying Ceremony
This years' Slave Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place Saturday, October 9, 2021 at George Washington's Mount Vernon at 11:00 a.m., This event is FREE to the public.
Program participants and VIP guests must contact BWUFA for special entry instructions 703-477-4793.
Program participants and VIP guests must contact BWUFA for special entry instructions 703-477-4793.
The Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony is in honor of all of the Slaves, not just laid to rest at Mount Vernon, but wherever they may lie that lived and died as Slaves. Every year this ceremony becomes more and more meaningful as with the times some of our history is becoming less authentic. In order to celebrate the liberty and freedom our ancestors dreamed about and hoped for we have to commemorate their very existence. We must continue in servitude by paying homage to those that suffered and toiled with the FAITH that one day they would be free again and in their native land.
During the ceremony there is liturgical dance, music performed by Howard University and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (also known as HBCU's), poetry readings done by youth who went through the Nikki Giovanni class and learned the Slave history, spoken word, and then a silent walk from the once plantation yard to the Slave Memorial where everyone joins in song. This is an experience of a lifetime.
During the ceremony there is liturgical dance, music performed by Howard University and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (also known as HBCU's), poetry readings done by youth who went through the Nikki Giovanni class and learned the Slave history, spoken word, and then a silent walk from the once plantation yard to the Slave Memorial where everyone joins in song. This is an experience of a lifetime.
Remembering Slaves of Mount Vernon
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(Above Pictured left to right) Dancers from Dance Dimensions perform at the annual memorial service. President of Black Women United for Action Sheila Coates is joined by Melody Richardson, Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Vice Regent for Ohio, at the annual remembrance ceremony in honor of the lives of the slaves at the Mount Vernon Estate.