This free virtual event is hosted by the Prince George’s Department of Parks and Recreation. PGParks History will be celebrating Juneteenth all week long! Join them for their Journey to Juneteenth!
All week long, the Department of Parks and Recreation will post a series of engaging, interactive, and educational posts on Facebook. The celebration will culminate on Friday, June 19, 2020 with a day of workshops, demonstrations, and musical performances that celebrate the African American experience. #VirtualJuneteenth This year, Camella’s Kitchen will be doing a virtual cooking demonstration for the event. Catch it on Facebook!
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Marking the date that the last enslaved people learned of their freedom, the month of June and the nineteenth day were combined to form the word Juneteenth. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Juneteenth is an official holiday recognized in over 43 states and the District of Columbia. Since 2006, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County has organized an annual countywide Juneteenth celebration. It is a time of reflection and renewal as we celebrate and honor African American history and culture.
Photo credit: The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation