# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In His Footsteps: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of James Mars
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the life of James Mars at the Old State House. Join Discovering Amistad for a powerful keynote by Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best.About this EventSuggested Donation: $10Discovering Amistad invites you to join us in celebrating the life and legacy of an “unsung” American hero – James Mars. Through his own words from his published memoir, and the lived accounts of his descendants, we will explore and elevate the narrative of a man who defined the struggle for true liberty. Born in 1790, James Mars lived the paradox of American freedom – sold as a slave in a state that claimed to be "The Land of Steady Habits."Keynote address by Rev. Shelley D. BestRev. Dr. Shelley D. Best is the founder of Creative Disruptor® and CEO of TubmanWalker, where she builds creative ecosystems that empower leaders and communities to thrive. A visionary leader and Yale Divinity School graduate, she brings over two decades of executive leadership, including her tenure as CEO of the Conference of Churches. She is the author of Creative Disruption: How Artists and Innovators Build Influence, Drive Change, and Shape the Future.For more information, contact info@discoveringamistad.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hartford/in-his-footsteps-a-celebration-of-the-life-and-legacy-of-james-mars/100001986223467860
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, business, conferences
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Hartford
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Old State House Site - 1831-1874
- **lat**: 41.7660848
- **long**: -72.67268720000001
- **full address**: Old State House Site - 1831-1874, 800 Main St, Hartford, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is In His Footsteps: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of James Mars being held?
  - **A:** In His Footsteps: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of James Mars takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Old State House Site - 1831-1874, 800 Main St, Hartford, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing In His Footsteps: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of James Mars?
  - **A:** In His Footsteps: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of James Mars is organized by Discovering Amistad.

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