# Event Details - **Event Name**: Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War Screening & Panel - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Dive into the stories of Black Americans' impact during the Revolutionary War with a film, panel discussion & attendee storytelling booth.About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1197451701Join us for VPM's premiere screening of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War. This powerful documentary uncovers the stories of four Black Americans who pursued freedom, citizenship, and belonging during the American Revolution, illuminating the tension between the promises of the Declaration of Independence and the lived realities of enslaved and free Black people in early America.Registration is required for this free event. VMFA doors open at 5:30pm. Enjoy a reception + explore community partners' programs & resources associated with the film's storytelling. See agenda details below.Following the screening, audiences will hear from the filmmakers and historians:Moderator: Shakia Gullette Warren, Executive Director, Black History Museum & Cultural Center of VirginiaPanelists:Dr. Sesha Joi Moon, Co-Founder, The JXN Project and Cabinet Official, Office of the Governor for the Commonwealth of VirginiaDr. Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander, Professor of History, Norfolk State UniversityStacey Holman, Film Producer & DirectorCommunity partners will provide interactive experiences along with their programming & resources:Drums No Guns Foundation https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/73c09cb0-6f6c-11f1-b417-3b90d0074d1b-rimg-w1200-h479-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/73ffc890-6f6c-11f1-ac0a-0dee71c0479d-rimg-w1200-h365-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/746938c0-6f6c-11f1-ac0a-0dee71c0479d-rimg-w1200-h456-dc1328a7-gmir.jpg This film was made possible by the generous support of:Shockoe InstituteThe Virginia Film OfficeDiane TravisCarole WeinsteinSonjia Smith in honor of Gail KitchAgenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:45 PMCheck In + Reception + Engage with Community PartnersInfo: VMFA doors open at 5:30pm. Enter at VMFA's Main Entrance to the Cochrane Atrium. Check in. Enjoy a reception. Share your story at the VA250 Storytelling Booth. Explore our community partners' programs & resources.?: 06:55 PM - 08:50 PMPremiere Screening + Panel Discussion with filmmakers & historiansInfo: Special performance by Drums No Guns. Opening remarks, screening, then hear the film's producer + historians dive deeper into the stories featured in the film.?: 08:50 PM - 09:30 PMMeet & Greet + Interactive Activities with Community PartnersInfo: Cochrane Atrium: Talk with the filmmakers & historians. Share your story at the VA250 Storytelling Booth. Explore our community partners' programs & resources. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/declarations-black-americans-and-the-revolutionary-war-screening-and-panel/100001987360606071 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Business, Meetups, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Leslie Cheek Theater) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Leslie Cheek Theater) - **lat**: 37.55642210000001 - **long**: -77.47470599999997 - **full address**: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Leslie Cheek Theater), 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War Screening & Panel - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/00236323bd87b8beeafca8ff301655d996ee38288c79c758e0c3640a42fa062d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc191819-gmir.jpg?v=1780338975 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War Screening & Panel being held? - **A:** Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War Screening & Panel takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Leslie Cheek Theater), 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War Screening & Panel? - **A:** Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War Screening & Panel is organized by VPM. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War Screening & Panel", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/00236323bd87b8beeafca8ff301655d996ee38288c79c758e0c3640a42fa062d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc191819-gmir.jpg?v=1780338975", "startDate": "2026-06-29", "endDate": "2026-06-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/richmond/declarations-black-americans-and-the-revolutionary-war-screening-and-panel/100001987360606071", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Leslie Cheek Theater)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "200 N Boulevard", "postalCode": "23220", "addressLocality": "Richmond", "addressRegion": "VA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.55642210000001", "longitude": "-77.47470599999997" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Dive into the stories of Black Americans' impact during the Revolutionary War with a film, panel discussion & attendee storytelling booth.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-04", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-29", "validFrom": "2026-09-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/richmond/declarations-black-americans-and-the-revolutionary-war-screening-and-panel/100001987360606071" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/richmond/declarations-black-americans-and-the-revolutionary-war-screening-and-panel/100001987360606071", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/richmond/declarations-black-americans-and-the-revolutionary-war-screening-and-panel/100001987360606071", "price": 0, "name": "Donation" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "VPM", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/vpm/24407574", "description": "VPM is the largest locally owned and operated public media company in Central Virginia. 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