2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013: On Sunday, Aug. 25, the African American Heritage Alliance is sponsoring the second annual commemoration of the ‘Pilgrimage to Freedom’ event in Culpeper County. The commemoration event will begin at 3 pm (guests should arrive by 2 pm) and will include the River Walk at Cow’s Ford, a hymn sing performed by the River Bank Choir and the reading of names of the United States Colored Troops born in Culpeper. Following the River Walk at 4 pm, the historic Providence Baptist Church of Remington will be hosting a Sacrament of Holy Baptism service in the Rappahannock River at Cow’s Ford. The service is open to all. In August of 1862 fugitive slaves from Culpeper and surrounding counties courageously sought self –emancipation by crossing the Rappahannock at this very ford following Pope’s Union troops as they departed Culpeper County. The two events will be held on the Rappahannock River near Remington, VA, on the actual site of the 1862 crossing. Signage will be posted on the day of or participants may contact organizers below. Registration and a signed waiver are required to participate in the River Walk and or the baptism service. Registration can be filled out in advance or will be available on site. Events are conditional upon the state of the river and the weather. For more information regarding the baptism service, please contact Pastor Harpe at 540-439-8770 or visit pbcremington. For more information about the Pilgrimage to Freedom event contact Zann Nelson at 540-547-2395 or m16439@aol or visit thequestforhistory@blogspot.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:24:53 +0000
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