Juneteenth is just around the corner, and this year, there are several ways you can celebrate this important milestone in American history right here in Vermont.Juneteenth is a federally-recognized holiday that celebrates the day that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were told that they were free. The first Juneteenth is recognized as June 19, 1865.See the full list of events happening this year across our region.Burlington - June 15, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.Burlington is hosting more than 50 artists, musicians, and discussions for its annual Juneteenth celebration, with performers and events spread out across City Hall Park, the Contois Auditorium, on the Church Street Marketplace and at Burlington City Arts. Other events include a gospel brunch, poetry readings and comedy. All events are free and open to the public. Schedule and artist lineup located here, including FAQ.South Burlington - June 19, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.An event with food, performances, and more will take place at Veteran's Memorial Park, hosted by local poet Rajnii Eddins. Several other events will be hosted at the South Burlington library. Info here.Winooski - June 19, 2024 from 5-8 p.m.Performances, free food, and activities will mark this year's celebration in downtown Winooski. Several artists are scheduled to perform, with a local Black makers marketplace and kids activities for families to enjoy. Read details here.Montpelier - June 15 at 7 p.m. and June 16 at 4 p.m.The Montpelier Community Gospel Choir will host two Juneteenth concerts at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier ahead of the actual holiday. Tickets available now.Mad River Valley - June 15 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Storytime, workshop, and discussion across Moretown Library, Joslin Library, and Warren LibraryFerrisburgh - June 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.You can get free admission for the day to the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh in celebration of Juneteenth. Self-guided tours only, with no public guided tours. More info here.Brownington - June 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.The Old Stone House Museum is offering free admission to its first floor galleries on Juneteenth, including "Strong Ties, Forgotten Bonds" centered around William Barstow Strong and "A Call to Serve: Vermont and Unexpected Voices from the Civil War". More details here.Hartford VT and Lebanon, NH - June 22 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.This Juneteenth celebration will take place at Lyman Point Park and will feature live music and activities for families. Several guest speakers will share stories related to Juneteenth and its significance, and there will also be games for kids and free food for attendees. Rain date is Sunday, June 23. More details can be found by calling 716-602-2288.Did we miss any events? Let us know at feedback@mynbc5.com
Juneteenth is just around the corner, and this year, there are several ways you can celebrate this important milestone in American history right here in Vermont.
Juneteenth is a federally-recognized holiday that celebrates the day that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were told that they were free. The first Juneteenth is recognized as June 19, 1865.
See the full list of events happening this year across our region.
Burlington - June 15, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Burlington is hosting more than 50 artists, musicians, and discussions for its annual Juneteenth celebration, with performers and events spread out across City Hall Park, the Contois Auditorium, on the Church Street Marketplace and at Burlington City Arts. Other events include a gospel brunch, poetry readings and comedy. All events are free and open to the public. Schedule and artist lineup located here, including FAQ.
South Burlington - June 19, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.
An event with food, performances, and more will take place at Veteran's Memorial Park, hosted by local poet Rajnii Eddins. Several other events will be hosted at the South Burlington library. Info here.
Winooski - June 19, 2024 from 5-8 p.m.
Performances, free food, and activities will mark this year's celebration in downtown Winooski. Several artists are scheduled to perform, with a local Black makers marketplace and kids activities for families to enjoy. Read details here.
Montpelier - June 15 at 7 p.m. and June 16 at 4 p.m.
The Montpelier Community Gospel Choir will host two Juneteenth concerts at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier ahead of the actual holiday. Tickets available now.
Mad River Valley - June 15 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Storytime, workshop, and discussion across Moretown Library, Joslin Library, and Warren Library
Ferrisburgh - June 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
You can get free admission for the day to the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh in celebration of Juneteenth. Self-guided tours only, with no public guided tours. More info here.
Brownington - June 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Old Stone House Museum is offering free admission to its first floor galleries on Juneteenth, including "Strong Ties, Forgotten Bonds" centered around William Barstow Strong and "A Call to Serve: Vermont and Unexpected Voices from the Civil War". More details here.
Hartford VT and Lebanon, NH - June 22 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This Juneteenth celebration will take place at Lyman Point Park and will feature live music and activities for families. Several guest speakers will share stories related to Juneteenth and its significance, and there will also be games for kids and free food for attendees. Rain date is Sunday, June 23. More details can be found by calling 716-602-2288.
Did we miss any events? Let us know at feedback@mynbc5.com
