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View map Free EventCelebrating Our Ancestors is a multi-day public event designed to share the history of enslaved people in Pensacola and celebrate the many important contributions they made to create this city and its unique culture.
Participants will spend the day in the Historic Pensacola Village on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. working side-by-side with renowned historic interpreter Jerome Bias to recreate meals prepared by enslaved people in Pensacola. Working over an open hearth, participants will learn how archaeological and historical research was used to guide meal design and preparation. Led by Jerome Bias (SDP), participants will learn about enslaved cooks, African American foodways, and how to prepare a meal over an open hearth.
ADA Statement: Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations is requested to advise UWF by calling Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or 850.857.6158 (TTY) at least two business days prior to the event. For more information or to submit a request, visit the Public Event Accommodations page or email ada@uwf.edu.
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