Celia Day

Celia Day anchors Missouri’s Human Trafficking Awareness Week with a signature, place-based program in Fulton that connects history, law, and present-day survivor protection.

Program Highlights 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

• Welcome & Framing of the Occasion

• Invocation & Moment of Remembrance

• Remarks from State Officials

• Historical Reflection Keynote

• Connecting History to Today’s Systems

• Survivor Voices (centered, protected, empowered)

• Margaret Bush Wilson Celia Champion Awards

Lunch on the Lawn (sponsored by CARDV) 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Gary R. Kremer is Executive Director Emeritus of the State Historical Society of Missouri and a leading historian of Missouri’s racial history. For nearly four decades, he has researched, taught, and publicly presented Celia’s story—supporting early scholarship, guiding students to the historic site, organizing public programs and vigils, and advocating for recognition of the injustice she endured. 

Registration: Registration Form

Note: Registration closes Friday, April 3, 2026.