First Africans Day

When:

July 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

2025-07-26T10:00:00-04:00

2025-07-26T18:00:00-04:00

Where:

Stratford Hall Historic Preserve
483 Great House Rd
Montross, VA 22520
USA

Stratford Hall and VA250 will host First Africans Day on Saturday, July 26th from 10am-6pm. Join them for a powerful day of reflection, celebration, and remembrance as they honor the stories and contributions of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who shaped the history of Stratford Hall. See special performances by the KanKouran West African Dance Company, Culinary demonstrations in the historic kitchen with Dontavius Williams, and more. At 3pm, Pulitzer Award winning author Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black will deliver the keynote address. This event is free and open to the public.

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