Join us on Saturday, September 26th from 6pm-10pm at 447 Race Street. The Beacon of Hope: Veterans Gala is more than a formal evening. As part of the inaugural Harriet Tubman Summit, this black-tie event is rooted in gratitude, resilience, and community. Inspired by the courage and service of both Harriet Tubman and our nation’s veterans, the evening will bring together veterans, families, and supporters for a night of reflection, reconnection, and honor. Harriet Tubman’s deep connection to the land as a nurturer, provider, and guide serves as inspiration for the evening. Her legacy reminds us how the land can sustain, heal, and bring people together.

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Guests will experience an elegant autumn-inspired farm-to-table dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients from Eastern Shore farms, watermen, and producers. More than a meal, the evening is designed as a storytelling experience. Each course will share the history, culture, and significance behind the food served to the table. Through thoughtful hospitality and community fellowship, the gala will celebrate the traditions of the Chesapeake Bay while honoring service, sacrifice, and unity.

The evening will also feature a special keynote address from a distinguished guest, creating a powerful moment of inspiration and recognition. Guests are encouraged to dress their best and join us for a night that uplifts, connects, and honors those who have served.

For table reservations, please select 9 tickets. The table rate is $675 with Early Bird pricing through September 1. After September 1, the table rate will be $810.

Banquet Seating

+ Also includes all Moses Level benefits

• Presenting Sponsor Named Presenting Sponsor on all materials
• Premium Signage  Prominent placement at all venues & events
• Speaking Opportunity  Dedicated slot at the Day of Resilience Opening
• VIP Table for 9 Reserved table at the Beacon of Hope Veterans Gala
• Digital Recognition  Featured on AlphaGenesisCDC.org & social media
• Media Inclusion  Included in all press releases & media outreach
• Year-Round Branding  Logo on summit website through 2026–2027
• Premium Legacy Brick  Premium custom brick at the Beacon of Hope Statue
• Impact Report  Named acknowledgment in printed impact report

+ Also includes all Freedom Road Level benefits

• Gold Sponsor  Recognized as Gold Sponsor on all printed materials
• Event Signage  Signage at 2 featured summit events of your choice
• VIP Seating for 6  Reserved seating at the Beacon of Hope Veterans Gala
• Social Media Feature  Dedicated feature post across all summit channels
• Website Listing  Logo and link on the summit website
• Workshop Sponsorship  Named sponsor of one educational workshop
• Permanent Brick  Custom brick at the Beacon of Hope Statue
• Impact Report  Recognition in the printed impact report 

+ Also includes all Minty Level benefits

• Silver Sponsor Recognized as Silver Sponsor on printed materials
• Event Signage Signage at 1 featured summit event 4 Gala Tickets Complimentary tickets to the Beacon Of Veterans Gala
• Social Media Mention Acknowledgment across all summit social channels
• Website Listing Name and link listed on the summit website
• Impact Report Recognition in the printed impact report

• Community Sponsor Recognized as community sponsor on printed material.
• 2 GALA TICKETS Tickets to the Beacon of Home: Veterans Gala
• Social Media Mention Thank-you mention on all summit social channels
• Website Listing Name listed on the summit website

Join us for a quiet day of service, on Saturday, September 5th between 9am-1:30pm, as we care for the Beacon of Hope Harriet Tubman Statue. This is a personal effort to honor her legacy with intention and respect, taking time to clean and preserve a symbol that holds deep meaning for our community.

This event is $1 to attend, with an opportunity to give more in support of the Harriet Tubman Summit and its mission.

Join us on Saturday, September 12th. You are invited to participate in the Day of Resilience commemoration and ribbon cutting of the Harriet Tubman Pavilion at the Harriet’s Take My Hand mural. Wear your comfortable shoes. This event is $1 to attend, with an opportunity to give more in support of the Harriet Tubman Summit and its mission.

• Drum Processional and Waterside Libations, which will begin with Nana Malaya Rucker-Oparabea leading a walk at 11:00am from the Dorchester County Circuit Courthouse at 206 High Street. Continuing down historic High Street to Long Wharf Marina, where ships bearing enslaved persons once docked.Participants are asked to dress in white and meet at the Courthouse, 206 High Street, at 10:45am.
• The Harriet Tubman Pavilion ribbon cutting will be held at 1:00pm at 428-432 Race St. Vendors and food trucks will be at the ribbon cutting. Come and enjoy our local cuisines and great finds with our local vendors.

This event is proudly presented through a joint sponsorship with the Eastern Shore Network for Change (ESNC) and Dorchester County Tourism.

Join us Saturday, September 26 at 1:30pm-2:30pm at the Packing House at 411 Dorchester Ave for a lecture by Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil War.

With each paid lecture ticket, you’ll receive a personalized, autographed copy of the book by Dr. Edda Fields-Black.

UEL Esports & Technology Symposium featuring Titus Walker

2:45PM | 45-Minute Symposium + 15-Minute Q&A

Join us Saturday, September 26 at 2:45pm-3:45pm at the Packing House at 411 Dorchester Ave as we explore how access to technology and meeting our youth where they already are through gaming can open doors to careers in esports, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development, content creation, and other emerging technology fields. This symposium features Titus Walker, Founder and CEO of the Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL), an innovative leader who has built a global esports organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people through competitive gaming, workforce development, and technology. His vision demonstrates that gaming is more than entertainment. It is a pathway to education, entrepreneurship, and economic mobility.

Harriet Tubman understood that freedom was not just about escaping bondage. It was about creating opportunity, self-determination, and a better future for generations to come. This symposium represents the “what’s next” and the action step in that journey. By embracing the technology our youth are already using, we can help transform passion into purpose and talent into financial freedom.

Following the 45-minute presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a 15-minute interactive question-and-answer session to discuss how communities, families, educators, and leaders can work together to prepare the next generation for careers in the rapidly growing technology economy.

On Sunday, September 27, from 11:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we invite you to join us at Patriot Point, 750 Taylors Island Road in Madison, MD. As we wind down the Harriet Tubman Summit, come spend the day with us in connection, reflection, and legacy. This is a free event. However, any donation for this event will benefit Patriot Point and its mission.

The Patriot Point Retreat will bring together veterans, families, and community for a meaningful Veteran retreat and Community Cookout. Set on peaceful grounds not far from where Harriet Tubman spent part of her childhood, this gathering creates space to unwind, reconnect, and continue the spirit of the Summit.

We’re here to make sure you’re connected to the benefits you’ve earned through your service, while building relationships that extend beyond this moment.

Join us as we honor service, strengthen community, and carry the legacy forward together.

Use the link to view the Patriot Point property and mission.

https://patriotpoint.org/

https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/tributetogeneraltubman Use the link to order and pay for your brick that honors your military service.

https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/harrietsjourneyhome Use the link to order and pay for your brick to set your legacy in stone.

Friday, October 2nd at 11:00 AM
Long Wharf, Cambridge.

This sail is reserved for students of Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, creating space for them to experience one of our greatest assets, the Choptank River.

These waters carry history. Stories like that of Kessiah Bowley, a Dorchester County woman who escaped to freedom with the help of her husband, remind us that the Choptank was more than a river. It was part of a path toward liberation. At the same time, Harriet Tubman, working from Baltimore and beyond, would go on to lead others to freedom, building a legacy that connects directly back to this region.

Through this experience, students will see the river not just as a place, but as a symbol of courage, strategy, and possibility.

This is more than a sail. It is a connection to who we are and who we can become.

On Saturday, October 3rd join us on a tour of Pride of Baltimore II while it’s docked at Long Wharf. We will set sail and officially close out the Harriet Tubman Summit at 6:00pm under the Choptanis sunset.

Minty Takes on Ocean City!

Use the link below to sponsor a child’s day of fun and meet our fundraising goal of $3700.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/sponsor-a-childs-day-of-fun-jolly-roger

This June, join us for a fun-filled day at Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City.

Help us sponsor 100 children and their families for a day at the beach and Jolley Rogers at just $37 per person. Your donation will give them a day of joy, laughter, and memories.

Every child deserves a chance to play, explore, and just be a kid.