4th Annual Durham Juneteenth Celebration & Unity March

Events Calendar

June 14 – June 19, 2008

On June 14-19, Triangle Cultural Awareness Foundation/Another Coley Event along with Durham Parks and Recreation, Historic Stagville and St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation/Hayti Heritage Center will mark this important day, now known as Juneteenth, with vibrant celebrations including a march, health screenings, community discussions, a film showing, incredible food and much more! 

“Forever Free” Celebration
Saturday, June 14                           10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Historic Stagville                                      5828 Old Oxford Hwy

Participants will listen to live music and enjoy costumed performers, storytellers, wagon rides and arts and crafts. On-site parking is available.  Free admission. For more information, call (919) 620-0120 or visit www.historicstagvillefoundation.org.

 “Celebrating Freedom:  Past, Present, and Future”

Sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation

W.D. Hill Recreation Center           1308 Fayetteville Street

Film Viewing: “Durham: A Self Portrait”

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 (6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
This film connects the mosaic of the people and neighborhoods in Durham. There  will be a post-film discussion led by Nia Wilson of SpiritHouse. Dinner sponsored by Durham Food Co-op. Free admission. For more information visit  www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/calendar.cfm

 or call (919) 560-4292.

Arts Bazaar curated by Monica Daye

Thursday, June 19, 2008 (6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

There will be a discussion about community affairs in Durham moderated by Ajamu Dillahunt of the North Carolina Justice Center. Dinner will be provided by the Durham Food Co-op. Activities for youth will be sponsored by SeeSaw Studio. Free admission. For more information call (919) 560-4292 or visit  www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/calendar.cfm

Jonkunnu Performs At the First Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Stagville.