May 30, 2013

Juneteenth



Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth, the day our enslaved ancestors in Galveston, Texas received word of their freedom.  Our Juneteenth celebration is a time to reflect on what Chaplain Allen Allensworth and the other families were able to accomplish.

Come enjoy the live entertainment on stage.  Watch the video presentation “Allensworth: A Piece of the World” in the visitor center.  Go shopping in the vendor area, and tour the historic homes and businesses.

When: Saturday, June 8, 2013
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Cost:  $6.00 per car

For more information or to request a vendor application contact Friends of Allensworth President Thomas Stratton at 530-949-2168 or info@friendsofallensworth.org.

Stephen Hill, Sr.

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