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Juneteenth Celebration 

Kids at festival 

 

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

On June 19, 1865, two months after the surrender of General Lee and more than two years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, General Granger of the Union Army landed in Galveston, Texas and issued General Order No. 3  ALL SLAVES ARE FREE . . .

Join the celebration of cultural diversity and freedom. Free prizes and free entertainment for all ages.

Featuring:
• Buffalo Soldiers
• Tuskegee Airmen
• Gospel Singing
• African Dance and Drumming
• Evening Jazz Concert
• Exhibits
• Food & Vendors
• Children's Games and Activities


Date:6/20/2009  -  

Location:
Rt. 235 and Tulagi Place
Lexington Park ,  Maryland  20653 

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Phone:301-862-4868 
Email: 
WebSite: www.ucaconline.org
County:St. Mary's
Region:Southern
Fee: 
Handicap Accessible:No 

DATE: March 18
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