Juneteenth- what you may not know.

 

JUNETEENTH Events in Pocomoke City-

 

Join the Sturgis One Room School Museum in Pocomoke for their 2nd Juneteenth celebration block party with food, fun, and fellowship. Join us in Pocomoke for various free events celebrating Juneteenth at the Sturgis One Room School Museum at 209 Willow Street.

On Friday, June 16th, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. enjoy lite refreshments and a presentation by Dr. Clara Small on African American History and Juneteenth. Dr. Small is an Emerita Professor of History at Salisbury University. For nearly 40 years, she taught World Civilizations, Civil Rights in American Society, African American History, and related topics. She has authored and co-authored several books since 1998.

On Saturday, June 17th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 209 Willow Street in Pocomoke, everyone is invited to enjoy free tours of the Sturgis Museum, door prizes, a bounce house for kids, music by DJ Rob Little, and great food. Guest speakers include Sharnell Tull a.k.a. Sista Big, community partners, and more. Sidewalk vendors include baked goods, community resources, jewelry, Juneteenth apparel, sunglasses, and more. 

Vendors are still accepted and registration is open at sturgisschoolmuseum.com/events . If you want to join the event planning committee or be listed in our souvenir booklet, please email Board President Kim Jones at  sturgismuseum5@gmail.com  .

The Sturgis One Room School Museum is the only African American One Room School in Worcester County retaining its original integrity. This event will bring together descendants of Sturgis students, past and present board members, as well as community partners. Everyone is invited. Learn more or make a donation at sturgisschoolmuseum.com  .

Commemorating June 19th, 1865

 

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris signed into law a bill establishing Juneteenth National Independence Day, a celebration designating the end of slavery in the United States, as a federal holiday.

“By making Juneteenth a federal holiday, all Americans can feel the power of this day and learn from our history, and celebrate progress, and grapple with the distance we’ve come but the distance we have to travel to,” Biden said during remarks Thursday in the East Room of the White House. 

(Yahoo News)