2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Welcome
Visit the storytelling corner and the Talbot Avenue Bridge pop-up museum panels. Listen to oral histories about the bridge and the communities it connects. Community storytellers will be identified by a star on their badges.
Visit the Kids’ Art Show and participate in a Community Art Project to adorn the bridge. Led by Bertie LoPicollo and Kate Elliot.
Write down a thought or memory about the bridge on a notecard at the Welcome Table and sign the commemorative banner.
Join the drum circle, led by David Fakunle and others.
Wave to passing trains and encourage them to “Give a Toot” for the bridge.
Meet and get to know neighbors from Lyttonsville, Rosemary Hills, and North Woodside.
Take a moment to stand in the middle of the bridge, where there is no “other side of the tracks”
3:00 — 4:00 p.m.
Introduction and Formal Program
Emcee: Rev. Dr. Ella Redfield, Pastor New Creation Church, Silver Spring
Washington Revels’ Jubilee Voices ensemble
Welcome and Opening Remarks by Rev. Dr. Ella Redfield
Libation Ceremony by David Fakunle
Reclaiming its Voice, Reclaiming its History
“The Bridge’s Voice” by Patricia Tyson
Memories of Lyttonsville and the Bridge
by Raymond Tyson and Robin Redfield, former residents of Lyttonsville
“Lyttonsville Living Legacy” by Charlotte Coffield
Musical Interlude performed by Jubilee Voices
Once Divided, Now Unites
“Connection, Cooperation and Harmony” by David Cox
“Shared Values” by Loretta Argrett
Remarks by County Executive Isiah Leggett
Musical Interlude performed by Lea
100 Years of Connecting Communities
Neighbors Greeting Neighbors by residents of Lyttonsville, Rosemary Hills, and North Woodside who hail from around the world
Musical Interlude performed by Lea
Pie Sharing Ceremony accompanied by music by Lea
Happy 100th Birthday, Talbot Bridge! by All
Closing remarks and announcements by Rev. Dr. Ella Redfield
“Talbot Avenue Bridge” performed by Jay Elvove
4:00 — 5:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremony
All are encouraged to stay for the Closing Ceremony, which will be in song, on foot, and over the bridge
Continuation of Bridge Celebration Activities
Neighbor Meet and Greet
Pie and Cake
Group Photo
Closing Ceremony led by Jubilee Voices
Learn more about our speakers, storytellers, and musical artists here.
Download a copy of our commemorative program book.
The Talbot Avenue Bridge 