# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Woodland Cemetery, members of the Dunbar Alumni Association and Dayton Dunbareans will celebrate another annual graveside tribute to Dayton’s own Paul Laurence Dunbar on June 26th. Dunbar’s birthday was June 27th.

Paul Laurence Dunbar became the first African-American poet to earn national distinction and acceptance. He was born and raised in Dayton. His short thirty-three years of life were filled with literary achievement and contributions that catapulted him to national and international fame and appreciation.

The President of Wilberforce University and the Wilberforce University Choir rendered the first graveside tribute to Paul Laurence Dunbar in the year of 1906. In 1988, five Dunbar devotees found themselves standing in front of Mr. Dunbar’s grave on the day of his death to pay their respects. The five decided to collectively commemorate Dunbar’s date of death in the future and thus established an annual graveside tribute.

Through the years, the Dayton Dunbar Alumni Association, the National Park Service, Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and community volunteers have continued to support the annual tribute. It is through the efforts of LaVerne Sci, a Dunbar scholar who once served as the Dunbar House site manager, that the annual tribute is still celebrated.

“Dunbar wrote with Dayton as his solid foundation and as his reference,” stated Mrs. Sci. “It was in Dayton that he found his richest and greatest experiences and all the elements of beauty and joy that he enjoyed.”

The Annual Paul Laurence Dunbar Graveside Tribute will begin with a gathering at the grave site of Mr. Dunbar at 10:00 a.m. where a laying of a wreath will take place. A short program of readings and stories will then follow inside the Woodland Mausoleum given by devoted friends of Paul Laurence Dunbar.

The event is free and open to the public. All are invited to both the graveside and Mausoleum services.  Participants may gather at the front entrance of the Mausoleum at 9:45 a.m. for a processional to the Dunbar grave.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dayton/paul-laurence-dunbar-annual-graveside-tribute/200029795163130
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dayton
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 118 Woodland Ave, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45409
- **lat**: 39.74253
- **long**: -84.17832
- **full address**: 118 Woodland Ave, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45409

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute being held?
  - **A:** Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 118 Woodland Ave, Dayton, OH, United States, Ohio 45409.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute?
  - **A:** Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute is organized by Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dayton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If  Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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