New York’s Road To Freedom: Abolition Commemoration Day 2026

New York’s Road to Freedom: 
Westchester County’s Inaugural Commemoration 
Honoring Abolition Commemoration Day
Thursday, July 16, 2026 7-8:30PM
RSVP Encouraged, Walk-Ins Welcome. 

Join Bethany Arts Community for an evening of remembrance, reflection, and artistic expression as we honor Abolition Commemoration Day. 

New York’s Road to Freedom will explore local legacies of enslavement including, resistance, and emancipation in Westchester County and the greater Hudson Valley through historical discussion, living history reenactments, music, and storytelling. 

Throughout the evening, art will serve as a bridge between past and present, engaging with history beyond the written record. Music, performance, and moments of reflection will create space to honor those whose lives and experiences have often been overlooked. Alongside the commemoration, a small historical installation will highlight stories and provide further historical context into information shared during the event. 

As we commemorate the struggle for freedom and recognize the importance of preserving local history, we invite the community to gather in remembrance, learning, and conversation.  

Presented by Bethany Arts Community, The Abolition Commemoration Day Association of New York, Historic Hudson Valley, and Neeks Catering.