"We must seize upon every opportunity to acquire knowledge, to educate the head, the hands, the heart, for the duties, necessities and responsibilities of life."

—Revs. John J. Moore, First A.M.E. Zion & T.M.D. Ward, Bethel A.M.E. Churches
San Francisco to the Colored Convention of California, November 1855

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Poster image credit, “Article 2: Equality” From the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, U.N. Project

When
February 1, 2008

Where
Presidio Officer’s Club
50 Moraga Street
San Francisco, CA 94129

Time
3:00 pm–5:30 pm

Kick-Off Black Heritage Month on National Freedom Day!
Join the National Park Service including Presidio Trust to learn about the important role of local African-Americans in the evolution of constitutional rights and the care of our natural environment. Historian John William Templeton along with a panel of National Park Service Rangers and educators will interpret this history to show how they helped bring about National Freedom Day on February 1, 1865. This was the day that President Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution for the 13th Amendment. Other area museums and institutions such as Jazz Heritage Center, San Francisco Juneteenth and the Africa Chanel will also display their activities during February along with performances by local youth groups.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more info call Ozola Cody at (415) 561-4734.