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| A photograph of the 1908 unveiling ceremony in Fort Greene Park. |
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| The squalid conditions aboard the HMS Jersey |
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| The Prison Ship Jersey |
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| The original Monument in Vinegar Hill. |
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| An early postcard of the initial monument and crypt in Fort Greene Park. |
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| A period postcard of the 1908 monument. |
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| Centennial Weekend Schedule |
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Friday, November 14, 2008
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Reception for foreign dignitaries, elected officials, event supporters, celebrities, descendents of the prisoners, committee members, community leaders, and event participants.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
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> 10:00 – 3:00
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Cultural and educational activities lead by Revolutionary War Re-enactors at their encampment in Fort Greene Park
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> 3:00-4:30
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Commemorative Event: Keynote Speaker, David McCullough
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Parade of flags |
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Acknowledgement of foreign dignitaries, elected officials and community leaders |
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World premier performance of the of Committee-commissioned choral piece |
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Names and monument reveal |
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Address by President-elect |
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> 6:00-6:45
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
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Family Roots Day and Community Day in Fort Greene Park
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| Events are still in planning stages and are subject to change without notice. |
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