African Landing Commemoration Activities
A Jazz Night Out
Our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser
Friday, August 22nd at 6 PM
The William Tucker 1624 Society is hosting its annual Scholarship Fundraiser, “A Jazz Night Out” on Friday, August 22, 2023 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Commanding General's Residence at Ft. Monroe, as part of our African Landing Commemoration Weekend events. The event will feature live music, African dance and drumming, and will include complementary light hors de ’oeuvres.
Actor and activist, Djimon Hounsou, founder of The Djimon Hounsou Foundation and Run Richmond 16.19 will be in attendance to promote this year's event.
All proceeds will go directly to scholarships for deserving students in Virginia Public Schools. Your donation will bring us one step closer to meeting our goal of distributing $10,000 in scholarships in 2026.
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Commemoration Ceremony
Friday, August 23rd at 11 AM
You are cordially invited to attend The William Tucker 1624 Society's annual African Landing Commemoration, 406 years of African/African American presence in America.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
9 AM - 10 AM
Keynote Speaker:
Senator Mamie Locke
Virginia State Senate, District 23
Location: Fort Monroe Authority, Continental Park
Intersection of Fenwick and Ingalls Roads
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Project 1619, Inc., will host the 2nd part of the African Landing Day program 10 AM - 1 PM, followed by an optional tour that includes the Tucker Family Cemetery.
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