Live from Fort Monroe

African
Landing
Memorial An Unveiling

Join us live from Fort Monroe for the National Ceremony of Remembrance and Renewal and the unveiling of the newest sculpture at the African Landing Memorial.

Saturday, August 29 11:00 a.m. ET Fort Monroe, Virginia
The Memorial Truth, Respect, Empathy, and Hope

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Date

Saturday,
August 29, 2026

Time

11:00 a.m.
Eastern

Location

Fort Monroe,
Virginia

Why this memorial matters

A place to remember, reflect, and understand.

The African Landing Memorial commemorates the men and women from Angola who were forcibly brought to Point Comfort in 1619, recognizing their resilience and courage and the lasting impact of this history on the nation.

The sculpture: three elements

The memorial brings together three artistic elements to interpret the human experience, struggle, hope, and the fuller story of the African Landing.

01 The Figures

Express the human experience.

02 The Arc

Evokes struggle and triumph for hope.

03 The Relief

Relates the true and complete story.

Virginia 250

Remembering the past. Looking forward.

This commemoration is presented in the spirit of remembrance, reflection, and the ongoing work of telling a fuller American story.

America Made in Virginia — VA 250 Commemorative Partner Freedom Forward WHRO Public Media
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