160th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment

Celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment!
Be part of a FREE event marking the end of slavery in the United States of America.

Saturday, December 6, 2025
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM PST

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
4011 Grant Drive, Earlimart, CA 93219 (map)
(Inside the Church Building. Capacity: 80 people)

Featuring NYC-based saxophonist David Murray and pianist George Burton. With selections from C. Anthony Bush’s Battle Hymn of a Freedman, a powerful musical that honors the 209,145 United States Colored Troops (USCT) soldiers who played a significant and active role in securing victory over slavery during the U.S. Civil War.

Refreshments will be available.

Note: Capacity for the in-person venue is limited to 80 people.

RSVP to participate — in person or online!

Can’t make it in person? 

We understand that not everyone can attend in person, so we’re making this event accessible to all online on computer, cell phone or mobile device. To receive details on how to access the the event online closer to the event date, simply fill out the RSVP form, and indicate that you will be participating Online.