Saturday, October 24, 2026 — 12pm PST, 1 pm MST, 2 pm CST, and 3 pm EST time for an hour and half program, followed by a half hour of informal sharing.

When the U. S. Bicentennial was held fifty years ago, thousands of people walked 8,000 miles throughout the country for nine months, culminating in Washington, DC where for three days we rallied, celebrated and walked to the Pentagon, and the White House.

We demanded our government enact unilateral disarmament, and reallocate tax dollars to fund programs then providing affordable housing, guaranteed full employment, free education, accessible medical care for all, and combat systemic discrimination against women, people of color, immigrants, and other victims of wars and militarism. Education on these issues and their connections was an important aspect of this endeavor. 

With the perspective of five decades, we revisit the Walk’s meaning and purpose: Why did people walk to promote a disarmament and social justice agenda? What was achieved by this complex and massive venture? What is the Walk’s legacy for people faced with today’s fraught political milieu? 

To explore these questions and more, join some of the adventurous, committed people who believed walking and organizing could change anything. Hear reflections from organizers, long distance walkers, and community members on the Walk and its legacy for today. We will hear from Rev. Kato, one of the dozens of monks who joined four of the routes and who has continued to work for disarmament and social justice from the Peace Pagoda in Leverett, Mass (see below for gathering there). There will be breakout groups for long distance walkers, community walkers, organizers (local, regional and national),  and others. There will be time for informal sharing after the 90 minute program. Reconnect with friends, meet activists from around the country. All are welcome. 

Please click here to register for this virtual 50th anniversary commemorative event.

• Find a flyer to share at events (Color PDF download) (B/w download)*
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• You can learn about the Walk including blogs, the photo book, manual, position papers, etc. here warresisters.org/continental-walk. 
• If you participated in the Walk in any way and cannot make this event email us at WRLhistory@warrresisters.org and we can share a recording. We’d love to hear from you.
• Join Rev. Kato and other Walk participants at the 41st Annual Celebration of the New England Peace Pagoda on Oct. 4th. Contact Joanne@warresisters.org for more info.

The struggle continues, 

The Continental Walk 50th Anniversary Committee, consisting of national and local organizers and long distance walkers

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