Port Chicago Weekend commemorates the 81st anniversary of the 1944 disaster that claimed 320 lives and led to changes in U.S. military civil rights. A memorial ceremony features guest speakers and a performance by Dee Dee Simon. On Sunday, visitors can explore a historic WWII Victory Ship at the Red Oak Shipyard in Richmond. The weekend serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made and includes educational materials to enrich attendees' understanding of the disaster and its legacy.
The Port Chicago Weekend honors the 81st anniversary of the 1944 disaster that claimed 320 lives and catalyzed change in U.S. military civil rights.
A memorial ceremony at the National Memorial in Concord will feature guest speakers and a tribute song performance by Dee Dee Simon on Saturday.
Sunday’s event allows attendees to explore the historic WWII Victory Ship at the Red Oak Shipyard in Richmond, a vessel once loaded at Port Chicago.
Each year, the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial holds a commemoration event to honor the lives lost in the tragic explosion of July 17, 1944.
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