The Festival Schedule is Live!
Parade of Hats Kickoff Tea & Interest Meeting
The Parade of Hats for Healthy Hearts is a fundraiser pageant that brings awareness to healthy habits that may prevent heart disease, which disproportionately impacts African Americans, while symbolizing and celebrating former residents' walk down Promise Land Road in their finest attire as they made their way to community churches.
Get ready to show off your favorite hat to represent your family, business, organization, or your own unique style and enjoy a delightful afternoon of fun in preparation for participation in the 2025 Parade of Hats for Healthy Hearts on June 7th, 2025 during the Promise Land Music and Arts Festival. Let's kick off this heart-healthy event in style!
Pre-fest Genealogy Workshop: Exploring the Roots of Private Edward Vanleer
Day One: Full-Day Genealogy Workshop
Exploring the Roots of Private Edward Vanleer, USCT Civil War Veteran
Participants will learn about the legacy of Edward Vanleer, chart their own family tree, and uncover familial connections to Edward Vanleer’s lineage.
Session I: 10am - 12pm
The genealogical history of Private Vanleer will be presented and discussed
- Lunch On Your Own -
Session II: 2pm - 5pm
Participants will receive instruction in building personal genealogy trees.
Materials to be provided.
Time Zone: CST
Lina Clark-Ealy is a certified genealogist and a descendant of Promise Land. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences/Psychology from Bradley University and a M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Space is limited - Pre-Registration Required
Call/ Text 615-707-2130
$30 Registration Fee
Electronic Registration Coming Soon
Promise Land Music & Arts Festival
Day Two: Promise Land Festival
10:00am - Prelude: Music by Quinton Cochran
10:30am - Opening Ceremony
Invocation & Greetings by Mayor Bob Rial
12pm - Parade of Hats for Healthy Hearts Pageant
Interest Tea April 27th. See event information above. On this date, participants should meet at the School House at 11am.
12pm - 5pm Silent Auction
Community Center
1pm-7pm - Lafayette Comes to Tennessee & Promise Land Exhibits
Cultural Arts Center
11am - 5pm - Children’s Pavillion
2pm - 7pm - Historic Site Tours by request
Tours can be requested at the Information Station
Live Music Performances
Rock, Country, Pop, Jazz
2pm - Rough Mix Band
3pm - 5pm - DVL Revue Band & Show
featuring Symone Ealy
featuring Deondra Marowa
Inspirational and Gospel
5pm - WWB Singers
6pm - The McCrary Sisters
Friendsgiving Fall Event
Please join the Promise Land Heritage Association Board of Directors for a Friendsgiving celebration on November 18 at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy holiday hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Tour the church building restoration and discover the future plans for an arts and cultural center. Follow the School Teacher on a tour of the School Museum or relax with friends in the Community Center as we celebrate the spirit of gratitude, cultural heritage, and tradition.
The Promise Land Music & Arts Festival has music performances - from country to soul to gospel - foods trucks, art and craft vendors, children’s activities, Parade of Hats Pageant, and more!
This event has celebrated the heritage and culture of the Promise Land community for over 20 years.
Join us for a meaningful and fun weekend!
Day One: Full-Day Genealogy Workshop
Exploring the Roots of Private Edward Vanleer, USCT Civil War Veteran
Participants will learn about the legacy of Edward Vanleer, chart their own family tree, and uncover familial connections to Edward Vanleer’s lineage.
Session I: 10am - 12pm
The genealogical history of Private Vanleer will be presented and discussed
- Lunch On Your Own -
Session II: 2pm - 4pm
Participants will receive instruction in building personal genealogy trees.
Materials to be provided.
Lina Clark-Ealy is a certified genealogist and a descendant of Promise Land. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences/Psychology from Bradley University and a M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Space is limited - Pre-Registration Required
Call/ Text: 615-707-2130 Email: plcc707@gmail.com
Day Two: Promise Land Festival
10:00am - Prelude: Music by Quinton Cochran
10:30am - Opening Ceremony
Invocation & Greetings by Mayor Bob Rial
12pm - Parade of Hats for Healthy Hearts Pageant
Interest Tea April 27th. See event information above. On this date, participants should meet at the School House at 11am.
12pm - 5pm Silent Auction
Community Center
1pm-7pm - Lafayette Comes to Tennessee & Promise Land Exhibits
Cultural Arts Center
11am - 5pm - Children’s Pavillion
2pm - 7pm - Historic Site Tours by request
Tours can be requested at the Information Station
Live Music Performances
Rock, Country, Pop, Jazz
2pm - Rough Mix Band
3pm - 5pm - DVL Revue Band & Show
featuring Symone Ealy
featuring Deondra Marowa
Inspirational and Gospel
5pm - WWB Singers
6pm - The McCrary Sisters
Volunteer
Thank you to our
Principal Sponsors
This event has music performances - from country to soul to gospel - foods trucks, art and craft vendors, children’s activities, and more!
This event has celebrated the heritage and culture of the Promise Land community for over 20 years.
Join us for a meaningful and fun weekend!
We Would Like to Thank Our Sponsors:
Promise Land Historic Site
707 Promise Land Road
Charlotte, Tennessee 37036
