Juneteenth Festival | Community Celebration

Sat Jun 10, 2023
11:00am to 4:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Hempsted Houses
(860)-443-7949
11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320
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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 features 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.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.