$350K allocated for 250th Anniversary of Freedom of Nottingham Estate
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That’s according to a recent Cabinet report, which stated that, “funding in the amount of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($350,000.00) was allocated in the 2026 Budget Estimate.”
This funding was allocated in the 2026 Budget to facilitate a series of activities marking the historic milestone in the East End/Long Look community.
Purpose of funds
The funds will support the opening ceremony, church observances, a heritage parade, commemorative concert, lecture series, gala event, commemorative booklet and the production of a documentary.
The Government of the Virgin Islands declared June 30, 2026, as a public holiday in observance of the 250th anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate.
The 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate is being organised through a partnership between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Long Look Heritage Group.
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19 Responses to “$350K allocated for 250th Anniversary of Freedom of Nottingham Estate”
Samuel and Mary(?) Nottingham freeing 25 slaves in 1776 preceded the UK passing the 1833 Abolition Act and emancipating all slaves in its colonies on 01 August 1834. The VI has a 3-day holiday to celebrate this August event in. August. The freeing of the Long Look slaves is a BIG F’KING deal. Consequently, this 250th commemoration should be memorable, memorialized, one for the ages, etc. This should be a moon shot event,,occasion , etc.
Want. People re struggling to live they need more money per hour he should be ashamed