Port Chicago Weekend commemorates the 81st anniversary of the tragic 1944 disaster at Port Chicago that claimed 320 lives. The event includes a memorial ceremony featuring guest speakers and a tribute performance by Dee Dee Simon. The following day, attendees can explore the historic WWII Victory Ship, Red Oak, at Richmond's shipyard. The ship tour includes interpretation stations. This annual commemoration serves to honor the sacrifices made and reflects on the enduring implications for civil rights and military policies.
Port Chicago Weekend honors the 81st anniversary of the 1944 disaster that claimed 320 lives and catalyzed change in U.S. military civil rights.
On Saturday, a memorial ceremony at the National Memorial in Concord will feature guest speakers and a special tribute song performance by Dee Dee Simon.
The ship tour at the Red Oak Shipyard in Richmond is self-guided and includes interpretation stations and crew support.
Each year, the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial holds a commemoration event to honor the lives lost in the tragic explosion of July 17, 1944.
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