Liberation and Freedom Days Reparations Run/Walk

Event Overview

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center and Prolyfyck Run Crew are partnering to present the annual Liberation + Freedom Day Run/Walk. We are raising funds to support organizations with Black leadership that support the community directly. The near 8 mile run and 4 mile walk allows you to engage with some of the City’s important sites of African American history, while passing some of the African American businesses along the way.

About Liberation and Freedom Day

• Celebration Date: March 3
• Historical Significance: Commemorates the day in 1865 when Union Major General Phillip Sheridan and his troops arrived in Charlottesville - liberating over 14,000 enslaved people.

About Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

Located in the Jefferson School City Center, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s mission is to honor and preserve the rich heritage and legacy of the African-American community of Charlottesville-Albemarle, Virginia and to promote a greater appreciation for, and understanding of, the contributions of African Americans and peoples of the Diaspora locally, nationally, and globally.

• Exhibits: Features a permanent historical exhibit and a rotating contemporary art gallery.
• Events: A robust calendar of events highlighting Charlottesville’s African American history and culture of the African diaspora.

About Prolyfyck

Prolyfyck is more than a running community. To be Prolyfyck is a way of life, it’s a culture. Prolyfyck’s main purpose is to work for the empowerment of those who support it, especially the historically marginalized Black and Brown communities.

• Empowerment: Works for the empowerment of historically marginalized communities.
• Creativity: Encourages individuals to find their gifts and passions.
• Unity: Promotes a spirit of unity and love to create an inclusive environment.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, February 27th
• Time: 4-6 pm
• Location: The Jefferson School Heritage Center
• Availability: Bibs will also be available on Saturday, February 28th before the start of the run/walk, located outside of the JSAAHC Museum shop and Cafe.

Registration Link

Register Here