# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Our Juneteenth Festival commemorates the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. Partnering with the New London NAACP and OIC New London, the Hempsted Houses are home to this yearly community event highlighting the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding New London neighborhood. Join us as we engage in activities encouraging conversations surrounding emancipation, cultural awareness and civic responsibility.

Free admission to all events. Registration is appreciated, and will be available soon at www.ctlandmarks.org/juneteenth

Event Schedule: 

Virtual Presentation, Wednesday, June 10, 10 am-11 am 

Join Living Historians Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project and Tammy Denease of Hidden Women Productions as they commemorate Juneteenth in this special virtual presentation.  


Campfire Conversation, Friday, June 12, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm 

Gather around the campfire for a community conversation to commemorate historic and present-day struggles toward freedom and hear more about the work of the Slave Dwelling Project and Hidden Women Productions. 


Juneteenth Celebration Day, Saturday, June 13, 11 am–4 pm 

Celebrate Juneteenth with music and dance performances, living history presentations, local vendors, and children’s activities and crafts. Connecticut Landmarks and partners will highlight the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding neighborhood. 


Sunday Services, Sunday, June 14, 11:30 am 

Pastor Michael Cagle leads participants in community for a lively non-denominational church service under the Juneteenth tent!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-london/juneteenth-festival/200029802960925
- **Event Categories**: juneteenth, festivals, music, entertainment, virtual, good-friday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 63

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New London
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 11 Hempstead St, New London, CT, United States, Connecticut 06320
- **lat**: 41.35264
- **long**: -72.10176
- **full address**: 11 Hempstead St, New London, CT, United States, Connecticut 06320

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Juneteenth Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1b77bbd05d96dbbfd49d9e6664f1cddc57f71a2e94f984b9251b3d31a1cc835a-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc068fd3-gmir?v=1781350526

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Juneteenth Festival being held?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Festival takes place on Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 11 Hempstead St, New London, CT, United States, Connecticut 06320.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Juneteenth Festival?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Festival is organized by The Hempsted Houses.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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