Were You There? Remembering the 1963 March on Washington

Saturday, February 23 at 1:30-4:00 pm
Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol Street NE. Accessible from rear.

Capitol Hill Village and the Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project are co-sponsoring a cross-generational commemoration of the historic 1963 March on Washington. It will take place as part of Black History Month to mark the 50th anniversary year of the March. The keynote speaker will be noted journalist Paul Delaney, who covered some of the important figures and events of the Civil Rights Movement during a career which included 23 years with the New York Times as an editor and correspondent. Rev. Edward A. Hailes, Jr. will be the moderator of the panel which will share personal stories of experiences during the March.

Students at participating Capitol Hill middle schools and high schools have written their own “I Have a Dream" speeches as part of a contest. The winners will receive scholarship money and will be invited to deliver their speeches at the event. Songs of the Civil Rights Movement will be sung by the chorus of Friendship Public Charter School, Chamberlain Campus. Refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall on the lower level after the program.

Several pews will be reserved for CHV members and held until 1:15, then open to the public. Doors open at 1:00 pm; arrive early.

If you attended the March and have a story to tell about your experience, please contact Pat Brockett, 202-431-4099, pbrockett@dwx.com.

Open to the public
Reservations not required.

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