Slavery At Mount Vernon
47 / 57Lives Bound Together Opening & Annual Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
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October 19, 2016
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Prelude: Reading of Names by Nikki Giovanni Youth Writers & Chorus
Performance [2 selections] by Virginia State University Choir
Welcome from Mount Vernon, and Introduction of Color Guard and National Anthem by Barbara Lucas
Color Guard; National Anthem Performed by Jessica Lynn
Introduction of Invocation by Barbara Lucas
Invocation by T. Dell Walters
Lift Every Voice and Sing by All & Chorus Performance [1 selection] by
The Intermezzo Choir Ministry of Philadelphia
Welcome from Black Women United For Action, Bestowal of Nikki Giovanni Youth Writer Awards, Acknowledgement of Musical Groups, and Introduction of African Drumming Performance by Sheila Coates & T. Dell Walters
African Drumming & Dance Performance [2 selections] by Taratibu Youth Association Drummers
Brief Archaeology Overview by Joe Downer, and Exhibition Presentation by Susan Schoelwer
Chorus Performance [2 selections] by Howard University Choir Introduction of Keynote by Curt Viebranz
Keynote Address by Annette Gordon-Reed
Chorus Performance [2 selections] by The Heritage Fellowship Church Combined Choir