May 5
Welcome to the Freedom Concert at the Netherlands Carillon!
Come join us for an afternoon of music and the spoken word at the Netherlands Carillon. The event will take place on Sun May 5, 2024.
Bring your friends and family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to come together and celebrate freedom through music.
Third Annual Freedom Concert
In recognition of the United States' support during and after World War II, the people of the Netherlands gave the carillon (bell tower) to the people of the United States in the 1950s. Today, the Netherlands Carillon stands in Arlington, Virginia, as a proud symbol of freedom, embodying the enduring bond between the Netherlands and the United States.
The musical monument serves as the centerpiece for the annual Freedom Concert, organized by the George Washington Memorial Parkway of the National Park Service and the Netherlands Embassy. This gathering offers a moment filled with music and the spoken word, allowing us to both celebrate and contemplate the multifaceted essence of freedom.
This year's concert aligns with the Netherlands' "Slavery Memorial Year." Together, we'll reflect on the history of slavery and celebrate its abolition. Listen to inspiring speeches, and be captivated by mesmerizing musical performances.
Speakers
Featured Speaker - Mary Elliott: Curator of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Charles Cuvelier: Superintendent of the National Park Service (NPS-GWMP)
Birgitta Tazelaar: Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States
Performers
Julianne Vanden Wyngaard: Performing on the Netherlands Carillon
Michael McKeon: Singing the US and Dutch National Anthems
Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir
Seating
The concert will be held outdoors, and you are welcome to sit, stand, or lay back and relax. We encourage you to bring a blanket or lawn chair so that you can sit close to the bell tower and enjoy the event.