EVENT DETAILS:
NATIONAL BLACK RAILROADERS’ HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FIRST ANNUAL BLACK RAILROADERS REUNION AND
JUNETEENTH JUBILEE
SATURDAY, JUNE 18 2001
BOARD INSTALLATION BREAKFAST and
RAILROADS IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE- by Theodore Kornweibel
9:00AM
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Come and be a part of the organizational history of the National Black Railroader's Historical Society as the inaugural Board of Directors, lead by Representative Dwight M. Bullard, Florida House of Representatives, District 118 takes the helm. The event is being hosted by Event Chairperson, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis Moss, District 9 and sponsored in part by Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs and the Board of County Commissioners.
Immediately following the breakfast, author Theodore Kornweibel whose seminal book on the history how railroads played a part in the life of Black Americans will lecture on his amazing findings on the significant contributions to America’s railway system. Mr. Kornweibel’s work helped spark the movement to incorporate this new national historical society.
Suggested donations-- $30 - Includes a 1 year student membership and collectible charter certificate to a child of your choice to the Historical Society.
$50 -Includes a 1 year adult membership to the Society and a collectible charter membership certificate.
FAMILY HISTORY DAY
11:00am – 4:00pm
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 S.W. 152nd Street
Miami, Florida
The commemorative celebration moves in the Gold Coast Railroad Museum where attendees will have the opportunity to tour an array of historic railroad cars, including an actual Jim Crow car. Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour an artistic exhibition curated by South Dade artist Alan Laird, chronicling Blacks in Railroads pre-World War 1. The exhibit features actual luggage, train accessories, uniforms and more. The day also features art exhibits and more.
Admission is $10 per person and includes free train rides and access to all exhibits.
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A. PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP DINNER
FEATURING INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL BLACK RAILROADERS’ SOCIETY CHAIRMAN AND INDUCTEES
8:00pm
Miami Biscayne Bay Marriot
1633 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, Fl
Special thanks to Ms. Lovette McGill, President of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, Miami-Dade Chapter for partnering with the NBRHS, the first of its kind to pay tribute to the legacy of black people, regardless of rank or position, who through their skill, labor and perseverance contributed to the development of the American railway industry.
Introduction of newly inducted Chairman of National Black Railroader’s Historical Society (NBRHS) State Representative Dwight M. Bullard, Commissioner Dennis Moss and Presentation of Inductees’ Certificates
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Sunday, June 19
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
11:00am – 2:00pm
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 S.W. 152nd Street
Miami, Florida
The commemorative celebration continues at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum with access to the historic railroad cars, and Black railroaders exhibition. The day winds down with a soul food tasting, featuring cookbook author (Wines and Collard Greens, Pecan Tree Publishing) and wine connoisseur Gwenda Kenon, who was raised in South Miami. Kenon will conduct a wine tasting of special selections chosen to accompany traditional Southern foods. There will be a sampling of homestyle prepared collard greens, along with the opportunity to purchase full dinners for the entire family. Let's not forget the live blues band.
Admission is $10 per person and includes free train rides and access to all exhibits.
NATIONAL BLACK RAILROADERS’ HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FIRST ANNUAL BLACK RAILROADERS REUNION AND
JUNETEENTH JUBILEE
SATURDAY, JUNE 18 2001
BOARD INSTALLATION BREAKFAST and
RAILROADS IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE- by Theodore Kornweibel
9:00AM
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Come and be a part of the organizational history of the National Black Railroader's Historical Society as the inaugural Board of Directors, lead by Representative Dwight M. Bullard, Florida House of Representatives, District 118 takes the helm. The event is being hosted by Event Chairperson, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Dennis Moss, District 9 and sponsored in part by Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs and the Board of County Commissioners.
Immediately following the breakfast, author Theodore Kornweibel whose seminal book on the history how railroads played a part in the life of Black Americans will lecture on his amazing findings on the significant contributions to America’s railway system. Mr. Kornweibel’s work helped spark the movement to incorporate this new national historical society.
Suggested donations-- $30 - Includes a 1 year student membership and collectible charter certificate to a child of your choice to the Historical Society.
$50 -Includes a 1 year adult membership to the Society and a collectible charter membership certificate.
FAMILY HISTORY DAY
11:00am – 4:00pm
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 S.W. 152nd Street
Miami, Florida
The commemorative celebration moves in the Gold Coast Railroad Museum where attendees will have the opportunity to tour an array of historic railroad cars, including an actual Jim Crow car. Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour an artistic exhibition curated by South Dade artist Alan Laird, chronicling Blacks in Railroads pre-World War 1. The exhibit features actual luggage, train accessories, uniforms and more. The day also features art exhibits and more.
Admission is $10 per person and includes free train rides and access to all exhibits.
________________________
A. PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP DINNER
FEATURING INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL BLACK RAILROADERS’ SOCIETY CHAIRMAN AND INDUCTEES
8:00pm
Miami Biscayne Bay Marriot
1633 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, Fl
Special thanks to Ms. Lovette McGill, President of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, Miami-Dade Chapter for partnering with the NBRHS, the first of its kind to pay tribute to the legacy of black people, regardless of rank or position, who through their skill, labor and perseverance contributed to the development of the American railway industry.
Introduction of newly inducted Chairman of National Black Railroader’s Historical Society (NBRHS) State Representative Dwight M. Bullard, Commissioner Dennis Moss and Presentation of Inductees’ Certificates
_______________________________
Sunday, June 19
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
11:00am – 2:00pm
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
12450 S.W. 152nd Street
Miami, Florida
The commemorative celebration continues at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum with access to the historic railroad cars, and Black railroaders exhibition. The day winds down with a soul food tasting, featuring cookbook author (Wines and Collard Greens, Pecan Tree Publishing) and wine connoisseur Gwenda Kenon, who was raised in South Miami. Kenon will conduct a wine tasting of special selections chosen to accompany traditional Southern foods. There will be a sampling of homestyle prepared collard greens, along with the opportunity to purchase full dinners for the entire family. Let's not forget the live blues band.
Admission is $10 per person and includes free train rides and access to all exhibits.
