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!
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.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Promise Land Music & Arts Festival on
June 6-7
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:
Day One: Genealogy Workshop
Tracing Lineage to Private Edward Vanleer, Led by Lina Clark-Ealy
Participants will learn about the legacy of Edward Vanleer, chart their own family tree, and uncover familial connections to Edward Vanleer’s lineage.
10am - 12pm
Part I: Exploring the Roots of US Colored Troops Veteran Edward
- Lunch -
2pm - 4pm
Part II: Connecting My Roots to Edward Vanleer
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.
Day Two: Promise Land Festival
10:00am - Prelude: Music by Quinton Cochran
10:30am - Opening Ceremony
Invocation & Greetings by Mayor Bob Rial
12:00pm - 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.
2pm, 3pm, 4pm - Historic Site Tours
Tours begin at Promise Land School House
2pm - 5pm - Children’s Pavillion
Live Music Performances
2pm - Rough Mix Band
(Rock/Country/ Pop)
3pm - 5pm - DVL Revue featuring Symone Ealy
(Soul/ R & B)
5pm - WWB Singers
(Gospel)
6pm - The McCrary Sisters
(Inspirational /Gospel)
Promise Land Historic Site
707 Promise Land Road
Charlotte, Tennessee 37036
