Juneteenth Gathering
By
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters, First Church in Cambridge, Christ Church Cambridge, and History Cambridge
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.
Wheelchair accessible.
No application or registration needed.
Cost
This Event is free!
Location
- In-person only.
105 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
West Cambridge
Dates and Times
.: Sunday, June 16, 12:30PM – 3PM.
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
.: Sunday, June 16, 12:30PM – 3PM.
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Last updated May 13, 2024.
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