The celebration begins Saturday evening, Sept. 8, with a workshop by North Carolina native Chuck Davis, founder and director of the African American Dance Ensemble. Participants of all ages will learn spiritual dance techniques, drumming, and chanting. After finishing the short workshop, participants will be able to perform what they learned during Sunday's celebration. The celebration begins at 1 p.m. with activities for the whole family. The backyard of the musuem will be transformed into an African village.
Adults can purchase African crafts from vendors.
There will also be storytelling, a short dance and chanting workshop, and a celebration honoring the elders and women from past to present. The celebration would not be complete without dancing. Besides a ring shout and fellowship dance that includes Saturday's workshop participants, the celebration will also includes a performance by Chuck Davis' African American Dance Ensemble. Reservations are required for the Saturday workshop.