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A Night at 'The Beaches': Celebrating the Legacy of 'Admiral of the Chesapeake', Vincent O. Leggett

Fri, Nov 06

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Beacon Waterfront Resturant

Join the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation for an unforgettable "Carr's Beach Dance Party" evening on the water's edge as we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of our founder, Vincent O. Leggett (1953-2024).

A Night at 'The Beaches': Celebrating the Legacy of 'Admiral of the Chesapeake', Vincent O. Leggett
A Night at 'The Beaches': Celebrating the Legacy of 'Admiral of the Chesapeake', Vincent O. Leggett

Time & Location

Nov 06, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM EST

Beacon Waterfront Resturant, 2020 Chesapeake Harbour Dr E, Annapolis, MD 21403, USA

About the event

Our 4th Annual spectacular fundraising event will bring together community leaders, local watermen and women, youth, and supporters to celebrate Vincent’s tireless work preserving the rich history of Carr’s, Elktonia, and Sparrow’s Beaches and his lifelong commitment to environmental justice and Black Maritime Heritage. As we push the BoCF forward, we pay special attention to and foster the development of our 'Next Generation of Environmental Justice Champions' (Nex Gen).


Evening Highlights:

  • Soulful performances by local artists

  • Inspiring tributes from family, friends, and community leaders

  • A Chesapeake-inspired menu honoring our seafood heritage


All proceeds directly support the mission of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation: "Elevating Black Voices" through preserving Black maritime history, promoting environmental stewardship, and empowering the next generation through our Nex-Gen Environmental Justice Champions program.


Tickets

  • Friend of the Admiral

    1 ticket to attend the event with access to a full evening celebration.

    $125.00

  • SPON: Community Champion

    1 complimentary ticket valued at $125 each. • Event recognition • Name recognition in appropriate event materials

    $500.00

  • SPON: 'Nex Gen' Leader

    2 complimentary tickets valued at $125 each. • Event recognition • Name recognition in appropriate event materials

    $1,000.00

  • SPON: Chesapeake Steward

    4 complimentary tickets valued at $125 each. • Event Recognition • Reserved seating with the 4 tickets • Logo/name recognition in event materials • Recognition in post-event communications

    $2,500.00

  • SPON: EJ Champion

    6 Complimentary tickets valued at $125 each. • Prominent event recognition • Reserved seating with the 6 tickets • Logo/name recognition in event materials • Recognition in post-event communications

    $5,000.00

  • SPON: Chesapeake Legacy

    10 Complimentary tickets valued at $125 each. • Premier Event Recognition • Prominent Logo/name recognition in event materials and communications • Reserved premier seating with the 10 tickets • Special recognition in post-event communications

    $10,000.00

Total

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1011 Bay Ridge Ave

Annapolis, MD 21403


 

Physical Address:

1212 West St.

Annapolis, MD 21401

CONTACT

Info@blacksofthechesapeake.com

 

TEL: (410)461-2623 (BOCF)

FAX: (833)321-2623 (BOCF)

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