Archive for the Jubilee Voices – Past Events Category

September 26 – Jubilee Voices at Remembrance Weekend

By Washington Revels on September 26, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices joins the Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project (MoCoLMP) in memorializing two young Black men who were lynched in Rockville, Maryland: Mr. John Diggs-Dorsey in 1880 and Mr. Sidney Randolph in 1896. Both men were dragged from the Montgomery County jail by vigilante

Watch Anytime – Jubilee July 2021

Marking 11 years with a month of special features! This July we celebrated the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices’ 11th anniversary (on July 31), highlighting this dynamic ensemble on social media with blog posts, member spotlights, and more. If you missed any of our posts, you can see all

September 11 – Jubilee Voices at Marietta Mansion

By Washington Revels on September 11, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Remembering the Ancestors & Pursuing Liberty with Jubilee Voices The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices joins Prince George’s County Parks & Recreation at Marietta House Museum for Echoes of the Enslaved: The Pursuit of Liberty. On Saturday, September 11, Jubilee Voices will offer an in-person performance celebrating the

September 1 – Jubilee Voices at Underground Railroad Month

By Washington Revels on September 1, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

The Legacy of the Underground Railroad The State of Maryland and Montgomery County Parks & Recreation commemorate the start of the third annual International Underground Railroad Month with a special ceremony at Josiah Henson Park and Museum, site of the Josiah Henson Cabin. The Washington Revels Jubilee

Watch Online! Virtual Juneteenth Celebration

By Washington Revels on June 19, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Our People: A Juneteenth Story
The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices is excited to partner with the Alexandria Black History Museum to present the ensemble’s first Juneteenth Celebration

February 27 – Jubilee Voices at Sandy Spring Slave Museum

By Washington Revels on February 27, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Underground Railroad in Montgomery County The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices continues to offer engaging virtual performances, now during Black History Month! Celebrate the legacy of African American history and traditions with songs and stories of struggle and perseverance. The Voices’ program, presented by the Sandy Spring Slave

February 25- Jubilee Voices at Josiah Henson Cabin

By Washington Revels on February 25, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Josiah Henson Cabin Reopens! The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices continues to offer engaging virtual performances, now during Black History Month! Celebrate the legacy of African American history and traditions with songs and stories of struggle and perseverance. Jubilee Voices returns to Josiah Henson Cabin, helping to celebrate

February 20 – Jubilee Voices at Alexandria Black History Museum

By Washington Revels on February 20, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

From Civil War to Civil Rights The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices continues to offer engaging virtual performances, now during Black History Month! Celebrate the legacy of African American history and traditions with songs and stories of struggle and perseverance. The Voices’ program, presented by the Alexandria Black

February 14 – Jubilee Voices at Frederick Douglass House

By Washington Revels on February 14, 2021 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate the life and legacy of activist, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass! The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will appear virtually during the festivities of the annual Frederick Douglass 203rd Birthday Commemoration at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. This virtual celebration, sponsored by the National Park Service,

August 22 – Jubilee Voices at Maryland Iron Fest

By Washington Revels on August 22, 2020 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrating the African American Legacy in Ironmaking The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices joins the 2nd annual Maryland Iron Festival, commemorating the state as a center for the craft of ironmaking in a day of virtual events including traditional blacksmithing, cooking demonstrations, artisan demonstrations, children’s activities, archaeology talks,