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An Evening Honoring the Legacy of Denmark Vesey, 1767-1822

  • Second Presbyterian Church 342 Meeting Street Charleston, SC, 29403 United States (map)

The Charleston Gospel Choir and Second Presbyterian Church will honor the legacy of Denmark Vesey with a special event, free and open to the public.

The evening will pay homage to the extraordinary 200-year legacy and life of Denmark Vesey, a self-educated Black man who planned the most extensive slave rebellion in U.S. history in Charleston, 1822.

The Charleston Gospel Choir will perform moving spirituals and gospel standards including Lawd, How Come Me Heah, Heaven Help Us All, and To Be Young Gifted and Black.

Dr. Jason A. Dungee, Guest Conductor

Jennifer D. Ancrum, Associate Conductor

 
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