# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Juneteenth Story
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: An original play by Twana Benoit · Directed by Josiah Price

Freedom didn't arrive all at once. In Texas, the word didn't reach the enslaved until June 19, 1865 — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had already declared it.

Heritage Parc's Black Theatre Experience and the SWLA Juneteenth Committee bring a cornerstone of Acadiana's Juneteenth holiday weekend to the stage of the Acadiana Center for the Arts for two performances only.

Friday, June 19 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 20 - 2:00 PM
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/the-juneteenth-story/200030172695044
- **Event Categories**: art, juneteenth, theatre, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 93

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lafayette
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 101 W Vermillion St, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70507
- **lat**: 30.22389
- **long**: -92.01896
- **full address**: 101 W Vermillion St, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70507

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Juneteenth Story
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5d875bfb34b8b1072e719fc509df5e6eadfd9d5da40f1101577f2216c9cd3535-rimg-w1200-h629-dc491511-gmir?v=1781837079

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Juneteenth Story being held?
  - **A:** The Juneteenth Story takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 101 W Vermillion St, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70507.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Juneteenth Story?
  - **A:** The Juneteenth Story is organized by The Juneteenth Story.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Juneteenth Story is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lafayette, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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