Discover Juneteenth, the annual celebration of the end of American chattel slavery on June 19, 1865, including the origins of the celebration, how it has changed over time, and the many local traditions connected with the holiday.

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Living History @ Home: Cooking for Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Take a virtual field trip to King Manor Museum in Queens, NY, the former home of Rufus King, a signer of the Constitution and an antislavery politician. Living History coordinator Cheyney McKnight prepares a Juneteenth feast over a period-correct fire pit. Learn how to make Marcus Garvey salad, barbecue ribs, strawberry pie, and more with kid-friendly recipes.

Ingredients for Ms. Cheyney's Marcus Garvey Bean Salad
1 can kidney beans (15 oz)
1 can black beans (15 oz)
½ to 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
1 medium red onion diced
3-4 celery stalks diced
1 red bell pepper diced
¼ cup parsley chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic minced
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup of olive oil
3 tablespoons sugar
Salt
Black pepper
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Living History @ Home: Celebrating Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2020
Juneteenth is here! Celebrate together and learn how to set your Juneteenth table, what to do with the decorations, and how to plate all of that delicious food. Then, settle in to learn songs traditionally sung at Juneteenth celebrations!
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