Event Vision

Wellspring is hosting a weekend event to launch History Lives Here, an exhibit of the Freemans, a prominent Black American family who owned and lived at the property where Wellspring is today. In addition, we’ll be sharing the stories of people working with Wellspring today to create a better life for themselves and their families.

Showcasing Gloucester’s Freeman Family Legacy & Wellspring’s Social Justice Mission
In 1826, the Freeman family came to live at the property where Wellspring is headquartered today. We are uncovering their untold family stories and achievements. Tied to Wellspring’s social justice mission, current students will be sharing their own success stories of overcoming barriers to create a brighter future. By celebrating all stories of success – especially those yet to be discovered – we fully empower our whole community to reach their potential.

Event Details

EXHIBIT OPENING EVENT & CELEBRATION
Friday, June 9 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm 

Sponsors and supporters are invited to the Opening Celebration of the Freeman Family Exhibit “History Lives Here” at Wellspring’s historic home and to share in the achievements of current Wellspring students. Enjoy music from the 1890s – 1930s, the Freeman-era performed by The Blackburn Stompers, an early jazz era combo by members of the Cape Ann Big Band, and delicious light fare by Timothy S. Hopkins Catering.

FREE PUBLIC FESTIVAL & UNITY ART PROJECT
Saturday, June 10 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and learn about Gloucester’s Freeman family, Wellspring’s mission, and community life through exhibits, interactive art programming, music and more!

This event is part of Gloucester 400+, commemorating, celebrating, and promoting knowledge of Gloucester’s 400+ years of cultural, social, ethnic, and economic diversity.

The community is invited to experience Wellspring’s “History Lives Here” exhibit and interactive activities at no cost thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Attendees are invited to learn about the Freeman family through the exhibit and interactive art programming with Artists Claudia Parachiv of Studioful Design and Azia Carle of Azia Artz. The artists will lead an interactive and collaborative free workshop and art-making process, Freeman Family Layers of Love, creating a meaningful experience for all ages and abilities. Families, children, and individuals are invited to participate in constructing a model of the Freeman homestead, and illustrate a two-page comic book based on reflections of the Freeman Family exhibit. Participants will help bring the Freeman house to life by adding reflections on their own families.

Community organizations will be on-site to engage with attendees on topics including racial justice, local history, and community engagement. The Blackburn Stompers will entertain with music from the 1830s to the 1930s, the Freeman-era. Food trucks will be onsite.

Both events will be held rain or shine.

Thank you for considering supporting Wellspring as a corporate sponsor and aligning with our vision to create a just society. Through this partnership, you are helping Wellspring students and families reimagine their futures and achieve success, and our community is stronger because of your investment.

$10,000
Resiliency Sponsor

• Video Greeting about why your company supports Wellspring to be shared through all electronic communications about the event 
• Invitation to event preview reception including an exclusive viewing of the exhibit installation before it opens to the public (6 invitations)  
• Recognition as a presenting sponsor on Wellspring’s website with large logo placement and link and recognition in electronic communications and social media posts
• Logo featured on banner displayed in event tent throughout the 2-day event
• Special acknowledgment on print and digital on-site event display
• Full-page color ad in program book (2000 printed/distributed)  
• Access to volunteer opportunities for employees and teams

$2,500
Strength
Sponsor

• Invitation to event preview reception including an exclusive viewing of the exhibit installation before it opens to the public (2 Invitations)  
• Recognition as a sponsor on Wellspring’s website with logo placement and link and recognition in electronic communications and social media posts  
• Logo featured on banner displayed in event tent throughout the 2-day event
• Special acknowledgment on print and digital on-site event display 
• Half-page color ad in program book (2000 printed/distributed)  
• Access to volunteer opportunities for employees and teams 

Additional Information

Checks may be sent to:

Wellspring House
302 Essex Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930