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.