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The City of Roswell's Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with Roswell Roots, presents Roswell Celebrates Juneteenth. A series of events and programs will take place starting Friday, June 17 and run through the weekend, ending on Sunday, June 19.
Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas, on June 19, 1866. It marked the first anniversary of the day that African Americans there first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after it was initially issued. In 2021 Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in celebration and recognition of the end of slavery and to honor the culture and achievements of African Americans.
Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas, on June 19, 1866. It marked the first anniversary of the day that African Americans there first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after it was initially issued. In 2021 Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in celebration and recognition of the end of slavery and to honor the culture and achievements of African Americans.
Juneteenth Events Calendar
The Creation Station
- Date: 06/18/2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Art Center West
1355 Woodstock Road
Roswell, Georgia 30075 - Introduction: at Songbirds in the Meadow
You never know when the Creation Station will pull up, unload, and get creating. This mobile art studio is on the move throughout the City of Roswell. The Creation Station is loaded with art projects, science experiments, fun crafts, educational exhibits, and more.
Join Creation Station at Songbirds in the Meadow
Free
Follow #CreationStationRoswell on social media to see when and where the Creation Station will be sparking the creativity next! Projects and crafts vary from one stop to another. Continue to visit www.RoswellGov.com/Create for new announcements.
Free
Follow #CreationStationRoswell on social media to see when and where the Creation Station will be sparking the creativity next! Projects and crafts vary from one stop to another. Continue to visit www.RoswellGov.com/Create for new announcements.
Roswell, Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs acknowledges the importance of African American contributions and the greater meaning behind planning a brighter future for all citizens. We welcome all backgrounds and cultures to join us in celebration with music, dance, an annual card party, and more!
