Juneteenth

- Saturday, June 19, 2010 - Noon - 5:30 pm

Press Release

“The Long Road to Freedom”

Saturday, June 19, 2010

12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Hargraves Community Center

216 N. Roberson St.

Chapel Hill, NC

Plan to enjoy a family friendly day.

All candidates & public officials will be invited to offer a word of

greeting during the Opening Ceremony (no stand-ins please-if possible

let us know at stephbperry@aol.com if you plan to attend).

Proceeds benefit Pine Knolls programming, including affordable
housing, children's enrichment, and the quest to bring a
Boy's and Girl's Club to Chapel Hill

Rent a table or buy an ad
Bulletin Insert/Flier

Come. Celebrate. Learn.

Be entertained by music and dance. Enjoy tasty treats. Hear oral history. See Arts & Crafts. Expose your family to new community tradition. Support the effort to bring first Boys & Girls Club to our community.

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.

Nationwide celebrations typically take place on June 19^th or on the third Saturday in June and are marked by guest speakers, picnic, and family gatherings as it is a time for reflection and rejoicing.

Location Assets & Contact Information

Hargraves Community Center, playground,