African Landing Day 2026 – Naming Ceremony

AFRICAN LANDING DAY COMMEMORATION ACTIVITIES FT. MONROE VIRGINIA AUGUST 22-23, 2026

Naming Ceremony & Healing Gathering on Ft Monroe Beach at dawn on
August 23, 2026 | Fort Monroe, Virginia

We invite you to join us for a powerful and intentional gathering rooted in remembrance, restoration, and reconnection.

Held at Fort Monroe in Hampton, this sacred experience takes place on the shores where, in 1619, Africans first arrived on English-occupied land in what would become the United States. This location is not incidental — it is ancestral ground. It is a place of memory, and for many, a place of return.

Over the course of two days, participants will engage in guided moments of reflection, cultural practice, and collective healing. The gathering centers on an African Naming Ceremony — a meaningful act of restoration that reconnects individuals to identity, lineage, and cultural belonging.

At dawn on August 23rd, 2026, we will gather on the beach at Fort Monroe for a cleansing ceremony, honoring the water as a site of both trauma and renewal. This ritual creates space to release, reflect, and prepare for what follows.

The naming ceremony is a deeply personal and communal experience. Names carry history, intention, and identity. For many descendants of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, original names were stripped away. This ceremony offers an opportunity to reclaim that connection — to receive a name grounded in African tradition, meaning, and spirit.

This gathering is rooted in the belief that cultural restoration is a form of healing, and that reclaiming identity is a powerful act. For some, this experience may feel like a step toward repair — a way to honor ancestors and affirm self.

Participants can expect:

A guided dawn cleansing ceremony on the shores of Fort Monroe
An African Naming Ceremony led by cultural practitioners
Space for reflection, intention-setting, and community connection
Historical grounding connected to the 1619 arrival in Hampton
A respectful and supportive environment for personal journeys

This is not a performance. It is a sacred, intentional experience designed for those seeking connection — to history, to ancestry, and to self.

Join us as we gather at the water’s edge — to remember, to restore, and to reclaim.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT*
Roots to Glory Tours is NOT liable for any incidents, accidents or thefts that may occur during any of its facilitated events or sponsored events. This responsibility is solely that of the individuals that are registering for the naming ceremony.

After registration, an email and follow up email will be sent. There MUST be a confirmation of attendance via a reply message upon receipt of the follow up email. Instructions will be provided for you. If you are unable to make the event after registering, you MUST let us know in order to be eligible to register for future events.

This is your birth rite, you will not pay for the naming.

UNABLE TO ATTEND:

If you register and find you are unable to attend, you MUST inform us by email BEFORE the date of the event in order to be eligible to register with us again. We understand emergencies but we must know that you will not attend. A lot goes into your naming and we do not wish to waste the elders' time. *
- I Understand and Agree
- I Disagree (registration will not be processed)
Name
First Last
Your Gender
- Male
- Female
Email
Phone
Facebook Address
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
African Ethnic Group(s): (type them all here, separating with a comma)
Which Ethnic group would you prefer a name from?
African Country(ies) of ancestry: (type them all here, separating with a comma)
Do you have a DNA Match that is 100% African? If so what is the name of your DNA match and their ethnic group.
( Example : Yes, Akuma Kalu Njoku, Igbo .... or No )
Day, Date and Month of Birth (Ex. Tuesday, 18th of June)*
About yourself*
Please briefly inform us (in 20 words or less) of something about yourself that will assist us in providing your name. Consultation is made with the Elders. The name should be compatible with your personality if possible and your destiny.
Select the naming ceremony you wish to attend
- August 23, 2026 - Fort Monroe, Virginia
Number of participants*
Select an option below, you will receive an invoice for payment after registration.
- One Person / $60
- Couple / $110
Total
$0.00