Come and hear “Jubilee: A Celebration of African American Music and History,” a musical journey through the African American experience during the Civil War era, punctuated by the stories and words of historical figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Solomon Northup, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and more.
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Join Jubilee Voices as they celebrate the 197th birthday of Frederick Douglass, the great orator, abolitionist, and statesman. Hear music from the Civil War era from the Jubilee Voices, see demonstrations of a Civil War soldier’s life and weaponry, enjoy fun activities for kids, and learn more
Read more →Join us for the third in a series of house concerts in the Washington Revels Studio Space. On February 8 at 4 p.m., join the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices for a concert of traditional African-American songs and spoken word spanning the Civil War era to the Civil
Read more →Jubilee Voices, Lincoln, and other actors help celebrate the Sesquicentennial of Maryland Emancipation Day On November 1, 1864, a new Maryland Constitution went into effect that abolished slavery throughout the State. This occurred about two years after slaves in the District of Columbia were freed by Congress
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