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four experiences. one story

From a commemorative tour to our signature festival and culminating film experience, A Year of Heritage is both a reflection and a call forward.



celebrate 50 years of roots

FROM ANNAPOLIS - VIRGINIA

FROM ANNAPOLIS - VIRGINIA

FROM ANNAPOLIS - VIRGINIA

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Events

aug 7

ROOTS50 TOUR: Maryland to virginia

11am

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6pm

Annapolis City Dock, Annapolis, MD

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aug 7

ROOTS50 TOUR: Maryland to virginia

The experience begins at the Kunta Kinte–Alex Haley Memorial at historic Annapolis City Dock — the documented arrival point of the slave shi...

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11am

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6pm

Annapolis City Dock, Annapolis, MD

aug 7-9

50th Anniversary Symposium and Celebration

Annapolis MD - Spotsylvania VA

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aug 7-9

50th Anniversary Symposium and Celebration

Join us for a high-profile, three-day journey commemorating the enduring legacy of Roots and its author, Alex Haley. Traveling from Annapoli...

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Annapolis MD - Spotsylvania VA

sept 26

Kunte Kinte Festival

12pm

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7pm

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

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sept 26

Kunte Kinte Festival

As the culminating event of the Roots50 celebration, this year’s festival carries added significance—bridging past and present through joyfu...

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12pm

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7pm

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

jan 2027

clips n' conversation

Annapolis, MD

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jan 2027

clips n' conversation

 

Closing out the Year of Heritage, this experience blends film and dialogue during Roots Week.

Highlights:

Curated screenings centered on
cul...

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Annapolis, MD

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