· 9 to 10:15 p.m. - "African American Music in the Age of Niagara," Dr. Michael White's New Orleans Jazz Ensemble; Murray Stage (inclement weather site, Du Bois Tent)
Saturday, Aug. 19
· 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Musical prelude, Howard Burns Ensemble; Murray Stage (inclement weather site, Du Bois Tent)
· 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Gospel concert, The Dixie Hummingbirds; Murray Stage (inclement weather site, Du Bois Tent)
· 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Book and CD signing and reception featuring authors and artists; Mather Lawn
· 7 to 9 p.m. - "Breaking Barriers in America: Music by the World Famous Count Basie Orchestra," featuring the debut of original Niagara Movement Centennial Score, "Niagara Suite," written and conducted by Frank Foster; Murray Stage (inclement weather site, Du Bois Tent).
· 8 to 10 p.m. - Music for kids featuring the Preservation Hall Jazz Band; Bolivar Heights, Washington Street in Bolivar
· 9:15 to 10 p.m. - Scotty Barnhart Quartet featuring special guest musicians; Du Bois Tent
Sunday, Aug. 20
· Noon to 1 p.m. - Odetta performing Songs of Freedom and Inspiration; Murray Stage (Inclement weather site, Du Bois Tent)
· 1 to 2 p.m. - Howard Burns Ensemble; Harpers Ferry Center Patio
· 2:45 to 4 p.m. - Music by Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet; Murray Stage (inclement weather site, Du Bois Tent)
Admission to the park and the events is free.
Free shuttle service will be provided from the park's Visitors Center off U.S. 340 to the grounds of Storer College from Friday at 5 p.m. through the close of the commemoration on Sunday.
To get to the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park's Visitors Center from Hagerstown, take Alternate U.S. 40 through Boonsboro to Md. 67 south. Take Md. 67 to U.S. 340 west toward Charles Town, W.Va., and Harpers Ferry, W.Va. After crossing the Shenandoah River, and going about 3/4 of a mile, turn left at the first traffic light to get to the Visitors Center. There will be signs along U.S. 340 for the Visitors Center.
For a complete schedule of events, go to www.nps.gov/hafe.
