Mark your calendars for Triangle Juneteenth events with a historical twist
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- Raleigh Parks and Triangle events highlight history and community.
- The governor’s office will host a free event with food; Chavis Park hosts free event
- Pope House Museum offers free tours June 13–21 with set hours
Like most federal holidays, Juneteenth signifies an important milestone in American history. Its educational impact can be overshadowed by parties and an extra day off from work, but North Carolina is offering something for everyone with different ways to celebrate.
The state of North Carolina, the Raleigh Parks system and groups in the Triangle area are hosting a variety of Juneteenth-themed events that highlight history and foster community.
Juneteenth Tours: Free Indeed
In downtown Raleigh’s Third Ward, the Pope House Museum, the home of one of North Carolina’s first licensed Black doctors, will host a free tour that shares the struggle for true freedom for free African Americans in North Carolina. Details: June 13-20, tours will run 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Sunday tours are 1-4 p.m. There is no tour on Monday, June 15. Address: 511 S Wilmington St., Raleigh
Juneteenth with Gov. Josh Stein and Anna Stein
The Office of the Governor is hosting a community event on Friday, June 19, for all ages to celebrate Juneteenth’s “powerful reminder of our history, resilience, and progress, as well as the ongoing pursuit of justice.” Details: Guests of the Governor will enjoy free food and a variety of Black-owned food trucks at the Governor’s Mansion from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Address: 200 N Blount St., Raleigh
Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration
The John Chavis Memorial Park, which honors the legacy of the most prominent free African American in North Carolina before the Civil War, will host a free day and evening of “culture, entertainment, and fun” to honor “history and celebrate freedom, resilience and community.” Details: The Friday, June 19, event will feature a day party from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and a night party from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Address: 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh
The Road from Emancipation to Freedom
The City of Raleigh Museum, located downtown on Fayetteville Street, will host a 90-minute event with speaker Torrey Dixon, Special Deputy Attorney General at the North Carolina Department of Justice. Dixon will deliver a spoken word presentation on the legal and historical significance of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. Details: The event starts at 2 p.m. and is free to all. Address: 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
Black History Trolley Tour
On Saturday, June 20, the historic Raleigh Trolley will travel around the city giving insight into the Black history of the state’s capital. The tour starts and ends at Mordecai Historic Park, once Wake County’s largest plantation. Details: $12 per person. Tour times are every hour from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Address: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh
Juneteenth: Celebrate and Educate
The town of Zebulon is hosting a three-day event to celebrate the holiday with music, art, culture, storytelling and community engagement. Details: Thursday, June 18, features performances, educational programming and speakers at the Zebulon Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Friday is a visual art exhibit through downtown Zebulon showcasing local artists and businesses from 7-9 p.m. Lastly, on Saturday there will be a traditional celebration at the Five County Stadium with fun for all ages from 5:30-8 p.m. Addresses: Zebulon Community Center, 301 S. Arendell Ave., Zebulon; Five County Stadium, 1501 NC-39, Zebulon