# Event Details - **Event Name**: Celebrating the Life of Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Memorial Celebration on Saturday, August 29, 2026About this EventVeterans of Hope Project, Iliff School of Theology, Indigo Arts Alliance, and the Freeney-Harding Family are hosting this memorial celebration on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado.Rachel passed away on May 25, 2026 in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, surrounded by her family and her beloved Candomblé community, Terreiro do Cobre.Rachel was the cherished daughter of the late civil rights icons, authors, and longtime Denver residents, Dr. Vincent Harding and Rosemarie Freeney-Harding. She was a devoted sister, cousin, mentor, and trusted friend, as well as a brilliant historian, celebrated poet, and dedicated educator. She passed away peacefully in a region central to her life’s work, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, faith, and transformative scholarship.What to Expect:11:00 AM: Light brunch and connection11:45 AM: Program and Livestream beginLocation: In-person at Iliff or online via livestream. Unable to attend in person? Register to receive the livestream link.Please join us on Sunday, August 30 at 9:30 AM for a yoga practice led by Rachel's cousin. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ae1714c0-a28e-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ae248240-a28e-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/denver/celebrating-the-life-of-dr-rachel-elizabeth-harding/100001993921071600 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, virtual, health-wellness, brunch - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-29T16:45:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Iliff School of Theology - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Denver - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: Iliff School of Theology - **lat**: 39.6751155 - **long**: -104.96034710000004 - **full address**: Iliff School of Theology, 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Celebrating the Life of Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/925a196893f057f30c5c2c134cb83cc4aa8af45a0c68a84fe18a4ef84c45cd56-rimg-w1200-h862-dc795a49-gmir.jpg?v=1784574160 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Celebrating the Life of Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding being held? - **A:** Celebrating the Life of Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Iliff School of Theology, 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Celebrating the Life of Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding? - **A:** Celebrating the Life of Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding is organized by Iliff School of Theology. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Celebrating the Life of Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harding is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Denver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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