The William Tucker 1624 Society presents A Jazz Night Out

The William Tucker 1624 Society is hosting its annual Scholarship Fundraiser, “A Jazz Night Out” on Friday, August 22, 2023 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Commanding General's Residence at Ft. Monroe, as part of our African Landing Commemoration Weekend events. The event will feature live music, African dance and drumming, and will include complementary light hors de ’oeuvres.

Actor and activist, Djimon Hounsou, founder of The Djimon Hounsou Foundation and Run Richmond 16.19 will be in attendance to promote this year's event.

All proceeds will go directly to scholarships for deserving students in Virginia Public Schools. Your donation will bring us one step closer to meeting our goal of distributing $10,000 in scholarships in 2026.

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available.

The William Tucker 1624 Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is an organization dedicated to the education of the greater public about the first Africans to arrive in Virginia.

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