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Celebrating African American History and Culture at the Pope House on Juneteenth Weekend (6/18-6/19) MORE DETAILS HERE
Join the City of Raleigh Museum at our annual Juneteenth festivities, hosted at the Pope House Museum (located on 511 S. Wilmington St.) Juneteenth is a national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. This year, we will be hosting a host of free, family-friendly activities at the Pope House on June 18th and 19th, including but not limited to a libations ceremony by Dr. Kwesi Brookins, rare historic artifacts, special walking tours, games and crafts, music, and giveaways. Offered in partnership with Mechanics & Farmers Bank – Raleigh Branch and Shaw University archives. The event if free and open to the public. For more information contact the City of Raleigh Museum at (919) 996-2220.
Date: June 18
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Date: June 19
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
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