Maplewood|Local Event
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Event Details
Celebrate Juneteenth in Maplewood with historical reenactors, musical performances, an art exhibit, quilters, dance, poetry, face painting, crafts for children, and more on Friday, June 19 from 12 pm to 4 pm. Delicious food will be available for purchase. Join friends and neighbors for this annual tradition.
The Durand-Hedden House & Garden and The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race invite everyone to celebrate this important holiday at Grasmere Park, the beautiful grounds surrounding Durand-Hedden House, 523 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood.
Visitors will also have a unique opportunity to view the exhibit Slavery in New Jersey: A Troubled History, which provides historical context for Juneteenth and the history of enslaved people in New Jersey.
The event is free, and all are welcome. Donations are appreciated and accepted. Free pre-registration is available at DurandHedden.org. Parking is available on local streets.
This event is supported by a generous grant from The Maplewood Foundation.