Juneteenth Gathering
By
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters, First Church in Cambridge, Christ Church Cambridge, and History Cambridge
Free

Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured 18th century slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street. This all-ages event features music, poetry, speeches, activities, and refreshments.
Sign-up Information
Ages: 7 to Adults.
Refreshments provided and Wheelchair accessible.
No application or registration needed.
Cost
This イベント is free!
場所
- In-person only.
105 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
アメリカ合衆国
West Cambridge
Dates and Times
Sun, June 16 2024 12:30午後 – 3午後
Additional information
Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street before the American Revolution, their living descendants, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. This free, all-ages event will feature a community gathering with speeches by living descendants, Juneteenth # Pop-Up Poetry, A Denise Plays Hard Event; music, historical displays, family activities, and refreshments
Event Details
12:30-12:50 PM Welcome, descendant speakers
12:50-2:00 PM Juneteenth # Pop-Up Poetry, A Denise Plays Hard Event, including:
- Drum procession with Chibuzo Dunun
- Libation + Lift Every Voice and Sing
- Music + poetry, Denise Washington & Akili Jamal Haynes
2:00-3:00 PM
Interactive history and family activities
Catered refreshments
Partner/resource tables
Juneteenth StoryWalk
Free

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Last updated 5月 13, 2024.