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Juneteenth Festival | FREE Community Celebration

June 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am - June 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Hempsted Houses New London, CT

Join Connecticut Landmarks for a Juneteenth celebration with the City of New London, highlighting the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding New London neighborhood, with partners.

The celebration will feature music, dance, performances, a Witness Stone installation, and a dash of history, with activities and crafts for children. Speakers include Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project, Tammy Denease of the Connecticut Freedom Trail, and artist Jazzmen Lee-Johnson.

Registration appreciated, but walk-ups always welcome! 

This program is part of the Hempsted Houses’ Juneteenth Festival. See the full list of events here.

Details

Start:
June 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am
End:
June 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
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Website:
https://ctlandmarks.org/events/

Venue

Hempsted Houses
11 Hempstead Street
New London, CT 06320 United States + Google Map
Phone
(860) 443-7949

Other

Place
In-Person

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