Learn the Local Impact of the Civil War The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices join the Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington and the National Park Service in commemorating the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens. The Voices will open the ceremonies with
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Enjoy Living History and Music by Jubilee Voices! The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices return to celebrate the Colonial Market Fair‘s 10th anniversary! Journey through the spirituals, shouts, hollers, and work songs that bound together African American communities in the 18th and early 19th Centuries. History, stories, poetry,
Read more →African American musical traditions come to life at a Historic Church Washington Revels Jubilee Voices performs its second concert for the Black History Program at Historic Pleasant Grove Church, built by the descendants of enslaved people in the 1890s. Experience the traditional music that bound together many
Read more →Jubilee Voices in the Community! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices brings its high energy program of traditional African American music to New Creation Church as the congregation celebrates its 25th-anniversary year. The Voices will perform songs from across the spectrum of the African American experience, ranging from 19th-century
Read more →Celebrating the African American Legacy Darnall’s Chance House Museum presents Jubilee Voices at nearby Trinity Episcopal Church with a program of songs and stories of the struggle, perseverance, trials and triumphs of African Americans as expressed through a cappella music. Darnall’s Chance interprets the story of Lettice Lee,
Read more →Celebrate the life and legacy of activist, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will perform during the opening ceremonies of the annual Frederick Douglass Birthday Commemoration, part of an afternoon of free activities sponsored by the National Park Service. The celebration kicks off at
Read more →To Be Rescheduled: New Dates Coming Soon! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices brings the powerful legacy of the African American musical tradition to the newly opened New Spire Stages in downtown Frederick, MD over two evenings. Experience an energetic Black History Month program that will take you on
Read more →Celebrate Maryland Emancipation Day! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices joins the Prince George’s County Black History Program at Riversdale House Museum for a celebration of Maryland Emancipation Day. The evening begins with a lecture by Dr. Clara Small of Salisbury University. Jubilee Voices performs from 8:00-8:25 pm and
Read more →Celebrate the 100th birthday of this historic bridge! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices joins the Talbot Avenue Bridge Centennial Planning Committee to celebrate the 100th birthday of the historic Talbot Avenue Bridge. This wood-and-steel structure was an essential lifeline connecting the historically African-American community of Lyttonsville with the rest
Read more →Celebrate African American History and Culture! Join Jubilee Voices, storytellers, musicians, and other performing artists for the 4th annual Voices of History Street Fair! In celebration of 35 years, join the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, Inc. and the Growing Griots Literacy Program as they showcase
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