Liberation and Freedom Days Reparations Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: Liberation + Freedom Day Run/Walk
• Date: February 28, 2026
• Location: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, Charlottesville, VA
• Registration Link: Sign Up Here

📜 About Liberation and Freedom Day

• Description: Liberation and Freedom Day is a municipal holiday in Charlottesville celebrated on March 3, to commemorate 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

• Mission: To honor and preserve the rich heritage and legacy of the African-American community of Charlottesville-Albemarle, Virginia.
• Exhibits: Features a permanent historical exhibit, a rotating contemporary art gallery, and a robust calendar of events.
• Focus: Highlights Charlottesville’s African American history and culture of the African diaspora.

🤝 About Prolyfyck

• Community: More than a running community, it is a culture dedicated to empowerment.
• Goals: To shed light on the impact of racism and work for the empowerment of historically marginalized communities.
• Unity: Encourages collaboration and self-discovery to create a world where everyone can thrive.

🎽 Packet Pickup

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