Exploring Kunta: Roots 50th Anniversary Commemorative Experience
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One of 6 upcoming events at Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Join us August 7–9, 2026 for "Exploring Kunta," an immersive three-day cultural heritage tour honoring the 50th anniversary of Roots by Alex Haley 50 years, Roots has shaped conversations about ancestry, identity, and the power of storytelling. Now, we invite you to experience this legacy in a deeper, more meaningful way | August 7, 2026 | Annapolis, MD | 50th Anniversary Symposium & CelebrationThe experience begins at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial at the historic Annapolis City Dock — The documented arrival point of the slave ship Lord Ligonier in 1767 day includes:Libations Ceremony at the Waterfront50th Anniversary Symposium on Oral History & StorytellingEvening Commemorative CelebrationSaturday | August 8, 2026 (11a-5p) | Fredericksburg, VA | Community, Resistance & ResilienceProgramming continues in Fredericksburg with guided cultural exploration, including:Exhibitions at the Fredericksburg Area MuseumCivil Rights Trail Driving Tour tracing the stories of 13 Freedom Riders & the historic Shiloh Baptist ChurchHistoric Trolley TourGenealogy seminar connecting personal ancestry to collective memoryThis day centers Community, Resilience, Resistance & Cultural Preservation | August 9, 2026 | Spotsylvania, VA | Joy FestThe journey concludes with Joy Fest at the John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Center — A celebratory gathering featuring live music, food, fellowship and a headline gospel performance by Grammy-Nominated Artist Luther Barnes Fest honors legacy not only through remembrance, but through joy, unity and cultural pride. Participants return to Annapolis via charter transportation following the event Roots 50th Commemorative Experience includes:Round-trip Charter Bus Transportation (Annapolis to Fredericksburg)Two (2) Nights Hotel Accommodation (Annapolis and Fredericksburg)Guided Tours and Site AdmissionsSymposium and Genealogy WorkshopsMeals and RefreshmentsJoy Fest Admission and Luther Barnes ConcertCommemorative Program MaterialsSpace is limited! Early registration is encouraged.
