Florida Emancipation Day 2024 Weekend Celebration
Where: Historic Hopper Academy | 1101 S, Pine Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
Dates: May 18
The event will include a reading/reenactment of the emancipation proclamation, presentations by the Sanford Museum and the UCF RICHES Program, performances by local gospel choirs, presentation of an art history competition with local elementary schools
The Georgetown Steering Team will also host an art history scholarship contest. Results of contest the be announced during the celebration.
Georgetown Art History Contest
Details:
Established by the Georgetown Steering Team, this contest aims for students to submit an original art project (drawing, watercolor or acrylic painting, photography) reflecting the history of life in Georgetown, Flor how the Emancipation Proclamation affected life in Florida.
Application items:
- Application
- Art piece
- A paragraph reflecting how your art submission reflects the history of life in Georgetown or shows how the Emancipation Proclamation affected life in Florida (250-500)
First Place contest winner will be awarded a $100 scholarship supported by the Harris Family. Deadline to apply and submit artwork is
May 3, 2024, For questions or more information, please email georgstownsteeringteam@gmail.com.
Georgetown Steering Team 