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Date:
May 29, 2023
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:

Unknown and Known Afro-Union Civil War Soldiers Memorial

Address:
1001 Bells Mill Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Cost:
Free
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23rd Annual Founders Day in Hampton Roads Observance

Monday, May 29, 2023





23rd Annual Founders Day in Hampton Roads Observance


This event is a celebration of the authorization issued by President Abraham Lincoln on May 22, 1863, that established the Formation of The Bureau of Colored Troops. 

 

Highlights of the event will include the placement, dedication, and unveiling of a new Unknown and Known Aftro-Union Civil War Soldiers Memorial bench with the Women’s Division of the Chesapeake Chamber of Commerce under the Liberation Tree. In addition, a special salute “to the descendants of Norfolk County area Afro-Union Civil War Patriot Heroes”.

 

Seating is limited. Suggest bringing a folding chair and a mask is strongly suggested.

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