Festival Reunites Descendants of Wilmington Massacre and Coup
WilmingtoNColor and Coming to the Table are hosting the 1898 Family Reunion & Healing Festival on Nov. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Chowtown in the Brooklyn Arts District, WECT reported. The event aims to reunite families with ties to one of Wilmington’s darkest chapters.
Event Details and Community Activities
The upcoming gathering is open to descendants connected to the 1898 Massacre and Coup in any way. This includes victims, survivors, displaced individuals, and descendants of those responsible. Organizers state the primary goal is to establish space for historical truth, remembrance, reconciliation, and healing. The festival will also honor the Black community that existed in Wilmington before the 1898 violence.
Attendees can access several scheduled features during the four-hour event:
- Stations staffed by genealogists and historians
- Exhibits detailing local history
- Prayer and drum circles
- Food trucks and vendor booths
- Music, games, and bounce houses for all ages
Who can attend the 1898 Family Reunion festival?
Who is eligible to attend the festival?
The event is open to anyone connected to the 1898 Massacre and Coup, including descendants of victims, survivors, displaced people, and individuals related to those responsible for the violence.
Where and when will the festival take place?
The 1898 Family Reunion & Healing Festival is scheduled for Nov. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Chowtown in the Brooklyn Arts District.
What resources will be available on-site for families?
Organizers have arranged stations staffed by professional genealogists and historians, alongside historical exhibits, prayer and drum circles, and community activities.
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