Washington Crossing Historic Park will commemorate Juneteenth with an evening of music, educational presentations, and living history demonstrations.
The Saturday, June 7, event will honor and educate the public about the significance of Juneteenth and the contributions of Black people to early American history. The festivities will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the state park in Upper Makefield Township.
Matthew White, research fellow for the Friends of Washington Crossing Park, will present new research on the roles of people of color – both military and civilian – who were part of Washington’s legendary crossing of the Delaware River.
Linda Salley, president and executive director of the African American Museum of Bucks County, will discuss the historical importance of Juneteenth and the ongoing necessity of remembering and teaching African American history.
The celebration will feature high-energy music throughout, and a performance by The Original Quake Band, a Philadelphia-based party band, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Livinghistoryco.com will lead engaging demonstrations, bringing to life the experiences of Black soldiers and civilians who helped shape the nation’s past.
Pre-registration is required due to limited space. Interested attendees can secure their spot by visiting https://tinyurl.com/3y3p2dsz.
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free. The news came more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.
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