Outlook Beach

The Sankofa Projects hosts their 15th Annual International Day of Remembrance at Outlook Beach at the Fort Monroe National Monument. Remembrance is a spiritual ceremony honoring the millions of African men, women, and children who perished during the Middle Passage of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, which is referred to as “the largest forced migration in […]

The Healing and Cleansing Ceremony Sunday, August 24, 2025, 6 a.m. Outlook Beach, Fort Monroe This Day of Healing offers attendees a unique opportunity for spiritual cleansing and renewal. Participants are encouraged to wear all white for this ceremony.

Join us for Sankofa’s 14th Annual Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Outlook Beach, Fort Monroe, VA. Honoring the African Ancestors of the Middle Passage, this sacred event includes a special dedication to the Tree of Remembrance. Come together to learn untold history, celebrate culture, and honor those who came before us. This event […]

This short, three-hour annual event has a massive cumulative impact. Since the event began in 1989, this Virginia tradition has engaged more than 165,500 volunteers who have removed approximately 7.18 million pounds of debris from more than 8,250 miles of shoreline.  Registration closes on May 28.  Check the Chesapeake Bay Foundation website for details on walk […]