Remembering Bois Caïman: honoring the ancestral fire of the Haitian Revolution
Thu, Aug 13
|World's Fair Pavilion
While many recount the history of the Haitian Revolution, few truly understand the spiritual spark that ignited the liberation struggle. Most remain unaware of the ritual that cracked the heavens open, inviting a revolutionary storm to descend, and the ancestral breath that incinerated the structure
Time & Location
Aug 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
World's Fair Pavilion, 1904 Concourse Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
About the event
Remembering Bois Caïman: honoring the ancestral fire of the Haitian Revolution
While many recount the history of the Haitian Revolution, few truly understand the spiritual spark that ignited the liberation struggle. Most remain unaware of the ritual that cracked the heavens open, inviting a revolutionary storm to descend, and the ancestral breath that incinerated the structures of bondage and leveled the fields of oppression.
This sacred rite, known as the Bois Caïman ceremony, was a clandestine Vodou assembly held on August 14, 1791. Under the leadership of Dutty Boukman and Cécile Fatiman, enslaved Africans joined in a blood-bound oath and ritual to initiate their great uprising. The war for liberation, waged from 1791–1804, was a testament to the power of collective spirit. .
We invite you to gather at Forest Park at 6 pm for an evening
This spiritual activation will be guided by Dr. Treasure Shields Redmond : a…