Historic Juneteenth Ceremony

Jun
13

10:00-10:30, Dedication of Jack’s Creek Marker. 11:00-12:00, Historic Juneteenth Ceremony in front of the Presbyterian Church reading the Emancipation Proclamation, Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, 12:00-4:00. Estuarium Boat Rides, “HARRIET” shown at the Estuarium, Author Event signing at Pamlico Books, Activities at Crab and Caboose Parks (Art Camp, Historic Bath Site, Aurora Fossil Museum and Ware Creek Rosenwald School exhibits) Juneteenth Exhibit and Snack Station at the Brown Library, Historic Walking Tour of St. Peter’s Cemetery, Activities at Inner Banks Stem Center, Black History Exhibit at the Turnage Theater Historic Port of Washington Museum and Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum Snack Stations at The Brown Library, Mulberry House Restaurant, Harbor District Market

Dates, Location & Info

Date
Jun 13
Admission
Free
Address
Downtown
Phone
252-946-9168
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.visitwashingtonnc.com

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