Abolition Day Celebration

The National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture, one of the region’s most respected grassroots organizations highlighting African American and multicultural history, is preparing to host the first-ever celebration of the town of Mansfield’s rich abolitionist history.
 
ABOLITION DAY, a free, family-friendly outdoor festival will take place on Monday October 9, 2017 on the South Commons in Mansfield. This community event is being supported by the business community, local government officials, community organizations and citizens throughout the region.
 
On, Monday, October, 9th, ABOLITION DAY will bring a host of fun, exciting, and one-of-a-kind events to the South Common:

• The world-premiere of The Great Mansfield Freedom vs. Slavery Riot of 1836, a new play about
• Mansfield’s first big stand against slavery, presented by The All Stories Theater Company.
• The first-ever running of The Harry B. Chase Jr. History Hunt, The Museum’s newly created
• scavenger hunt which encourages players to travel through downtown Mansfield and stop in at local
• businesses for clues and stories of Mansfield’s past.
• A Vendor Marketplace highlighting local artisans, cottage industry business, food vendors and non-profit
• organizations serving our region.
• Child-friendly activities like face painting and balloon art
• A day-ending concert from local musicians.

The best part about ABOLITION DAY is that all events are FREE! For sponsors this means a large turn-out, with a happy crowd that is anxious to support those that support their community. Sponsors are also mentioned in all press releases and are featured in the souvenir ad book.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for our kick-off event on Saturday October 7th, 2017: a special reception at the Museum featuring the opening of A PLACE FOR ALL, our new art exhibit presented in partnership with The Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History & Culture.