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A Night at 'The Beaches': Celebrating the Legacy of 'Admiral of the Chesapeake', Vincent O. Leggett
Fri, Nov 06
|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).
Time & Location
Nov 06, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM EST
Beacon Waterfront Resturant, 2020 Chesapeake Harbour Dr E, Annapolis, MD 21403, USA
Guests
About the event
Our 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.