Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on January 1, 1863, it took two and a half years for slaves in the state of Texas to be told of their freedom. Juneteenth is the celebration of the day when all enslaved individuals became aware of their freedom.

Hosted by the City of Keene and co-hosted by W.S. Badger and the Keene Family YMCA this free, family-friendly community event will feature musical performances by Sayon Camara & Landaya and Crys Matthews.

All are welcome at this free, family-friendly event. Join us as we celebrate freedom!

Sponsored in part by: Savings Bank of Walpole, Mascoma Bank, MONIFF, Bensonwood, Keene State College, Brewbakers Cafe, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Monadnock Food Co-op, Fenton Family Dealerships, Colonial Performing Arts Center, and Birdies-the Place to Gather. Thank you for your support!

You may also like the following events from Keene Family YMCA:

• This Wednesday, 11th June, 06:00 pm, Film Screening: Paint Me a Road Out of Here in Keene
• This Saturday, 14th June, 11:30 am, Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories - Powerful short films for ages 8+ in Keene
• This month, 23rd June, 09:00 am, Safe Sitter Essentials in Keene

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