Enslaved Memorial Commemoration

Join us at The Hermitage at 9:00 A.M. for our Annual Enslaved Memorial Ceremony, honoring the lives and legacies of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored on this historic property. The ceremony will include: - Keynote address - Performance by the Andrew Jackson Elementary School Choir - Roll call of the names of the enslaved - Flower-laying at The Hermitage's enslaved memorial site Throughout the day, visitors will also have the opportunity to: - Attend a curator talk at the enslaved cemetery - Learn about the enslaved lives at The Hermitage - Reflect on their experiences with Hermitage staff - Experience a living history program featuring Frederick Douglass