Archive for the Past Events Category

June 15 – Josiah Henson’s Birthday Celebration

By Washington Revels on January 2, 2024 / Ensembles, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Come celebrate the birthday of Josiah Henson, Underground Railroad Conductor and Montgomery County resident on Saturday, June 15th! Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will perform at 11:30 a.m. The full event runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and features: Historical cooking demonstrations Tours Film screenings Games and

June 30 – Heritage Voices at Glen Echo Park

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2024 / Heritage Voices, Heritage Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Join Washington Revels Heritage Voices for an afternoon of songs of social justice and freedom in celebration of the anniversary of the protests that led to the desegregation of Glen Echo Park in 1960.

July 4 – Takoma Park Independence Day Parade

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2024 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

Revelers of ALL ages are invited to join Washington Revels in this colorful and lively parade. Let’s show a special summer side of Washington Revels to thousands of July 4th spectators! If you prefer, come sit curbside and cheer with the festive crowd.

June 19 – Juneteenth Concert in Alexandria

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2024 / Ensembles, Jubilee Voices, Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Singing the Journey: Freedom Stories. Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria for a lively, interactive concert featuring traditional music, dance, and spoken word that celebrates Juneteenth, and the local stories, history and enduring legacy of the African American quest for freedom and equality.

June 22 – Juneteenth Pride & Joy

By Washington Revels on January 1, 2024 / Juneteenth - Past Events, Past Events

Celebrate freedom and unity in a joyous afternoon of music and spoken word with GenOUT Youth Chorus and Jazz artists Barry Moton and the Colin Chambers Trio.

December 9 – Winter’s Eve Revels at Glen Echo Park

By Washington Revels on November 20, 2023 / Past Events

Spend a delightful afternoon with Washington Revels as we journey to Camelot, during the time of the Knights of the Round Table. Learn how Arthur became King and gained the mighty sword “Excalibur” in a magical retelling of The Sword in the Stone with Chapter House, featuring

November 11 – Jubilee Voices at the Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk

By Washington Revels on November 9, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Members of Jubilee Voices will lead and teach songs at the 2023 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk. The Walk is an annual fun, family-friendly local community event that weaves together neighborhoods once divided by racial segregation and fittingly takes place during Montgomery County’s Remembrance and Reconciliation Month. All are welcome and there are several ways to participate. Come join us in shining our lights in the darkness, promoting unity over division, remembering the past and taking steps toward a brighter future.

October 1 – Washington Revels at the Echo Arts Festival

By Washington Revels on September 22, 2023 / Gallery Voices - Past Events, Heritage Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Washington Revels Gallery Voices and Heritage Voices will perform at 2pm in the Back Room of the Spanish Ballroom, and again at 3:30pm outside of the Bumper Car Pavilion as part of the annual Echo Arts Festival at Glen Echo Park.

August 19 – Jubilee Voices at Historic Sotterley’s Day of Unity and Healing

By Washington Revels on August 9, 2023 / Jubilee Voices - Past Events, Past Events

Beyond Color: The Power of Connection. Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will honor the lives of those enslaved at Sotterley by presenting songs and stories of perseverance, trials and triumphs expressed through a cappella music, spoken word, and dance.

September 4 – Labor Day Parade

By Washington Revels on July 31, 2023 / Parades - Past Events, Past Events

Revelers of ALL ages are invited to join Washington Revels in this colorful and lively parade. Let’s show a special side of Washington Revels to thousands of Labor Day spectators! If you prefer, come sit curbside and cheer with the festive crowd.