Event Information
Concord Emancipation Day Celebration
Ticket Price: Free
Age: All
Concord Historic Site
DirectionsContact:
- Shyra Peyton
- Shyra.Peyton@pgparks.com
Saturday, November 1, 2025
The Black History Program of M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, proudly announces the 2025 Maryland Emancipation Day Celebration, a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the forward mobility of African Americans from enslavement through emancipation and beyond.
This year’s theme, “Roads to Freedom: Honoring the Skills and Talents that Paved the Way for Progress,” highlights the cultural knowledge, skills, and talents African Americans harnessed during slavery that became powerful tools for economic growth, cultural pride, and community empowerment after emancipation.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Join us for our celebration:
| Hosted by: DJ Gemini (93.9 WKYS) |
| Live Music & Performances: Celebrating identity, resilience, and joy through sound and movement. Featuring • • The Kim Michelle Experience • • The J. Paul Experience (from The Voice) • • Oasis Soul Line Dancing • • Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation |
| Hands-on History Craft Demos: Black artisans and tradition-bearers showcasing the ingenuity and expertise that built new paths toward independence. |
| Heritage Farming Workshops: Hands-on exhibits exploring the role of farming knowledge in sustaining families and communities after emancipation. |
| Kids & Family Zone: Creative activities designed to inspire the next generation |
| “How We Got Here” Classic & Custom Car Showcase: A special exhibit connecting the story of African American forward mobility, from skills honed in bondage to post-emancipation enterprise, to the freedom and innovation represented by automobiles and travel. |
| Food trucks |
For more information, please contact the Black History Program at Blackhistory@pgparks.com
