Juneteenth is traditionally celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It recognizes the day in 1865 that the last Black American slaves learned of their freedom in Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.
Raleigh
Thursday, June 18th
- Wake County Libraries is hosting several programs commemorating Juneteenth this week. Two programs will be held Thursday. “K through 5th Adventures” will teach young kids about the holiday. It will be held at Richard B. Harrison Community Library at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Friday, June 19th
- The John Chavis Memorial Park is also set to host two free Juneteenth celebrations: a day party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a night party from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a DJ, waterslides, and food trucks.
- Seeds of Freedom: Juneteenth at Oak View event will be held at Oak View County Park at 10:30 a.m. A walking tour focused on the history of Juneteenth and how the transition from slavery to freedom was experienced by Oak View’s enslaved community.
Saturday, June 20th
- Black History Trolley Tour will begin and end at Mordecai Historic Park. People can learn more about the historic homes, schools, churches, and businesses that are important to the capital city’s Black history. Tour times: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m.
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