Liberation and Freedom Days Reparations Run/Walk

Event Overview

• Event Name: Liberation + Freedom Day Run/Walk
• Date: February 28, 2026
• Location: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, Charlottesville, VA
• Registration Link: Register Here

Purpose

• Fundraiser: Raising funds to support organizations with Black leadership that support the community directly.
• Run/Walk Distances: Nearly 8-mile run and 4-mile walk.
• Historic Sites: Engage with important sites of African American history.
• Local Businesses: Pass by African American businesses along the way.

About Liberation and Freedom Day

• Municipal Holiday: Celebrated in Charlottesville on March 3.
• Historical Significance: Commemorates the arrival of Union Major General Phillip Sheridan in 1865.
• Impact: Over 14,000 enslaved people were liberated that day.
• Community Recognition: A day to remember and honor this significant event in history.

About Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

• Mission: To honor and preserve the African-American heritage and legacy of Charlottesville-Albemarle.
• Educational Focus: Promote greater appreciation and understanding of African American contributions.
• Exhibits: Features a permanent historical exhibit and a rotating contemporary art gallery.
• Events: Hosts a robust calendar of events highlighting African American history and culture.

About Prolyfyck

• Community Identity: More than a running community: a way of life and culture.
• Empowerment Goal: Works for the empowerment of historically marginalized Black and Brown communities.
• Anti-Racism: Sheds light on the impact of racism, past and present.
• Unity and Creativity: Encourages everyone to find their gifts and tap into their passions through community.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, February 27th, from 4-6 pm.
• Location: The Jefferson School Heritage Center.
• Availability: Bibs will also be available on February 28th before the start of the run/walk.
• Pickup Location: Outside of the JSAAHC Museum shop and Cafe.