# Event Details - **Event Name**: National Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:15 pm - **Event Description**: The Unveiling of the first portion of the African Landing Memorial Sculpture on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 11:00am to 12:15pm!About this EventThe African Landing Memorial will unfold through three interconnected sculptural installations, each contributing to a larger story of remembrance, resilience and hope. The first honors Antony, Isabella and their son William, while also remembering all those who arrived at Point Comfort aboard the White Lion in August 1619; The Arc, expected later this year, will rise vertically toward the sky as a symbol of hope for the future; and the final 25-foot-wide Relief Wall, expected in 2028, will tell a broader story of the first Africans—from life in West Central Africa and the trauma of capture and the Middle Passage to their arrival at Point Comfort and their early years in Virginia.The African Landing Memorial will honor the individuals brought here in hold hold holdThe event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested but not required but will provide you event updates and communications. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5a4f0fd0-a245-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h499-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg AgendaOpening RemarksHost: Kelli Lemon, Fort Monroe Authority TrusteeMemorialization and BlessingHost: Rev. Larry GibsonWelcomeHost: Senator Mamie Lock, Commonwealth of VirginiaRemarks and GreetingsHost: Delegate Virgil Thornton, Commonwealth of Virginia;Special AddressHost: Governor Abigail Spanberger, Commonwealth of VirginiaMusical PerformanceKeynote AddressHost: Karsonya "Kaye" Wise- WhiteheadInfo: Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead is the founding executive director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice and a professor of communication and African and African American Studies at Loyola University Maryland. She is the host of the award-winning radio show Today with Dr. Kaye on WEAA, 88.9 FM and the recent recipient of the Vernon Jarrett Medal for Journalistic Excellence, for her outstanding reporting on the impact racial reckoning has had in helping to close social/racial wealth gap for Black people in America. She was recently selected by The Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women of 2022 (an honor that she also received in 2020) and by Black Girls Vote as a 2022 honoree for its “Ladies & Politics” series. Her radio show, Today With Dr. Kaye, received both the 2022 Chesapeake Associated Press Award for Best in Show and for Best Radio Talk Show; and, the Second Place Award for Outstanding Editorial or Commentary.Stewards of History RemarksHost: Melinda Steele, Project 1619The Importance of NamesHost: Fort Monroe Museum, Education and InterpretationAn Artist PerspectiveHost: Brian Owens, African Landing Memorial SculptorA Journey HomeHost: Representation from the Republic of AngolaA Descendant's ViewHost: Dr. Wanda TuckerIsabella Monologue and the Speaking of Names Host: Indya Jackson;Unveiling of the SculptureHost: Descendant ChildrenClosing Musical PerformanceClosing RemarksHost: Kelli Lemon, Fort Monroe Authority Trustee - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hampton/national-ceremony-of-remembrance-and-renewal/100001997009268480 - **Event Categories**: live-music, sports, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes - Location: 51 Fenwick Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hampton - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 51 Fenwick Rd - **lat**: 37.0014408 - **long**: -76.3078547 - **full address**: 51 Fenwick Rd, 51 Fenwick Road, Hampton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: National Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3ce2b80926f8c160f42e6c5443f920c42b1c77c705b0582599b5590b6dcde2a1-rimg-w1200-h1104-dcb83828-gmir.jpg?v=1786486988 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is National Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal being held? - **A:** National Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:15 pm at 51 Fenwick Rd, 51 Fenwick Road, Hampton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing National Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal? - **A:** National Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal is organized by Fort Monroe Authority. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** National Ceremony of Remembrance & Renewal is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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