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Celebrating 200+ Years of African American Freedom in Wilmington
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AQ Revival Worship Service

Join us on Aug. 22nd at 7:00 PM Bishop Sandy McClain

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AQ Opening Worship Service

Join us on Aug. 18th at 10:00 am Mother African Union Church Apostle Theresa B. Hicks

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Wreath Laying Ceremony In Honor of Rev. Peter Spencer

Join us on August 18th at 1:30pm at Peter Spencer Plaza.

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August Quarterly Youth Day

Join us on August 24th from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park.

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August Quarterly Worship Service

Join us on August 25th for a processional at 9:15 am followed by a service at 9:30 am.

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The Big Quarterly

Join us on August 25th from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park

Local and regional and nationally know gospel groups all day long. Cultural vending featuring food and goods. Children's area with youth related attractions. Experience the traditional of the "Big Quarterly Celebration".
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The August Quarterly Social Justice Dialogue Featuring Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.

Join us on August 20th 6:pm at Wilmington Public Library

Open to the public registration Required
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The August Quarterly Social Justice Dialogue Featuring Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.

Join us on August 20th 6:pm at Wilmington Public Library

Open to the public registration Required
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Mission Statement

Our mission is to preserve and promote the rich history of the August Quarterly Festival nationally.

The August Quarterly Festival, also known as the Big Quarterly, is a beacon of African American cultural and religious heritage in Wilmington, DE. We honor the legacy of Peter Spencer and the monumental establishment of the Union Church of Africans—the first African American church independently incorporated in the United States in 1813. The festival stands as a historic testament to African American religious freedom and self-determination.
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Preserving Peter Spencer's Legacy of Freedom and Community

Peter Spencer (1782-1843) was a pivotal figure in American history, founding the first independent black church in the United States, the Union Church of Africans in Wilmington, Delaware. After gaining freedom from slavery, he established the August Quarterly in 1814, a festival celebrating African American religious freedom and aiding the Underground Railroad. A committed advocate for education and civil rights, Spencer’s enduring legacy highlights his significant contributions to American religious and social reform.
About Peter Spencer

August 18 - 25 2024

August Quarterly Festival Celebration

Join us for the 2024 August Quarterly Festival! Celebrate a pivotal moment in history and experience the vibrant spirit of community and freedom that defines this extraordinary event. Don’t miss out on a day filled with inspiring music, educational activities, and heartfelt commemorations. Mark your calendars and be a part of preserving a legacy of liberation and unity. See you there!
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Our Host Church

Motherland Nation

The historic Mother African Union Church, affectionately known as the Motherland Nation, is the United States oldest African American incorporated Church. Founded by the Rev. Peter Spencer in 1813, through the power of the Holy Spirit, the church continues to operationalize the principles of our founder attributed to him by Baldwin (1987) of Salvation, Liberation, Self-Determination, Community, and Hope!  
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