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Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail to Celebrate MLK March

The Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail will hold a ceremony Wednesday honoring the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s march on Washington.

There will be a musical street procession from the Discover Portsmouth Center to the African Burial Ground on Chestnut Street. The public is invited.

Below is a schedule of events:

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  • 2:45 p.m. Gather at Discover Portsmouth
  • 3:00 p.m. Join in Nationwide ringing of bells
  • 3:05 p.m. Procession to African Burying Ground
  • 3:15 p.m. Memorial Ceremony, Music and Reading of King’s “I Have a Dream”
  • 3:30 p.m. Return to Discover Portsmouth for refreshments

Find more information on the event here.


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