# Event Details - **Event Name**: The William Tucker 1624 Society, African landing Commemoration - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am - **Event Description**: Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 9:00–10:30 AM as we commemorate 407 Years of African American Presence in America!About this EventCommemorating 407 Years of African American Presence in AmericaSaturday, August 29, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 AMFort Monroe Visitor CenterJoin us for this special segment of the African Landing Commemoration Symposium as we gather to commemorate 407 years of African American presence in America.Keynote SpeakerDr. Jeffery Smith - Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of VirginiaThe event is free and open to the public. SPACE IS LIMITED and registration is requested. Registered guests will be seated first. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/371d3320-a2ef-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h499-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg AgendaDrum CallHost: Verrandall Tucker and Rev. Larry GibsonProgram OpeningHost: Ms. Janet RoachGiving Thanks for the LandHost: Ms. Anita HarrellWelcomeHost: Vincent Tucker,InvocationHost: Rev. Dr. Debra HagginsGreetingsHost: Congressman Bobby ScottRecognition of Special GuestsHost: Brandi SmedleyAfrican Drum and Dane PerformanceHost: Tidewater African Cultural Alliance (TACA)Introduction of the SpeakerHost: Senator Mamie LockeKeynote SpeakerHost: Dr. Jeffery Smith, Secretary of EducationRemarksHost: Ms. Addie RichburgScholarship RecipientsHost: Walter Jones, Jr. Closing RemarksHost: Dr. Felicia Tucker-LivelyASALH LitanyHost: Shelly Jackson GreenClosing Song "Lift Every Voice and Sing"Host: Sheila Arnold - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hampton/the-william-tucker-1624-society-african-landing-commemoration/100001996983736112 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: 20 Ingalls 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**: 20 Ingalls Rd - **lat**: 37.0015312 - **long**: -76.31105749999999 - **full address**: 20 Ingalls Rd, 20 Ingalls Road, Hampton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The William Tucker 1624 Society, African landing Commemoration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/faacb161992cd5d724bd2d4e4719e1f4fe59f20c8a5ad6f1a202a42d2a40d700-rimg-w353-h273-dcf8e8e8-gmir.png?v=1786487058 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The William Tucker 1624 Society, African landing Commemoration being held? - **A:** The William Tucker 1624 Society, African landing Commemoration takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am at 20 Ingalls Rd, 20 Ingalls Road, Hampton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The William Tucker 1624 Society, African landing Commemoration? - **A:** The William Tucker 1624 Society, African landing Commemoration is organized by Fort Monroe Authority. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The William Tucker 1624 Society, African landing Commemoration is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. 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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