2026 Travel and Activities Information

Homecoming: Week of December 7 - 13, 2026

MRTYR 2026: Journey to Your Roots - Proposed Activities Agenda

Join us for an unforgettable week in Maryland County, Liberia, as we connect with our heritage, contribute to the community, and explore the beauty of the region!

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December 6: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Meet and Greet for those who have arrived

 

Day 1 - Monday, December 7: Arrival & Welcome to Harper

• 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Official Welcome & Kola Nuts Ceremony at the Administration Building, hosted by the Traditional Leaders/Chiefs, esteemed Superintendent & Maryland County women.

• 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Medical Mission Volunteering Services at Pleebo Healthcare Center

  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Morning Session

  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Afternoon Session

Day 2 - Tuesday, December 8: First Tour - Bigtown (Gbenelu)

• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: First Tour - Bigtown (Gbenelu)

  • Town Hall Meeting and Distribution of Clothing and School Supplies.

  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch

  • 1:00 PM - Meet at the City Hall

• 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Visit to Spring Hill

Day 3 - Wednesday, December 9: Community Engagement & Coastal Beaches

• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Barriken - Second Tour

  • Town Hall Meeting and Distribution of Clothing and School Supplies.

  • 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch

• 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ma Gray/Ayee Beach

  • Explore the picturesque shores of Ma Gray/Ayee Beach

  • Beach Activities and Beach volleyball
    **No transportation provided. Come in your own vehicle.

Day 4 - Thursday, December 10: Community Engagement

• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Noon): Maryland County Youth Empowerment Workshop

• 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch

• 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Explore/Dedicate Farmland

Day 5 - Friday, December 11: Third tour

• 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Liberia/Ivory Coast border, to see the bridge construction and then across the river to visit Tabou, Ivory Coast.

**Travel documents required if going to Tabou.
**No transportation provided. Come in your own vehicle.

Day 6 - Saturday, December 12:  Harper City & Dinner/Ball - TBD

• 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Display by the Maryland Surfers at Dolly/Tubman Beach

• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch

• 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Explore the picturesque Harper City

• 8:00 PM - "Wee-Wee Hours": Dinner & Ball

  • Dress to Impress! (Tickets: Students $7, Standard $15/person, VIP $ 50/person)

Day 7 - Sunday, December 13: Farewell & Departure

• Morning: Church Service (for those staying back) at St. Theresa Cathedral

• Day: Departure.

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Sunday, December 20, 2026 - National Christmas Cantata

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