Your guide to celebrating Juneteenth in Boston 😄
Here's your Juneteenth guide to events, neighborhoods with rich history, and things to do this week to support black-owned businesses in Boston! 🫶 (June 19th, 2024)
Today we recognize the significance of Juneteenth, the historical day marking the freedom of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This day marks the birth of Black mobility and independence.
Here's your Juneteenth guide to events, neighborhoods with rich history, and things to do this week to support black-owned businesses in Boston! 🫶
Have you had the chance to deeply explore the rich black history of Boston's iconic Beacon Hill?
Centered on the north slope of Beacon Hill, the African American community of 1800s Boston led the city and the nation in fight against slavery and injustice.
These Beacon Hill residents and activists were leaders in the Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and the early struggle for equal rights and education. 💼
This National Historic Site is located at 46 Joy St, Boston.
Black Heritage Trail 👞
1.5 mile long trail linking sites that explore the trials of the free black community from the late 1700s through the 1800s
- Self-guided: Anytime
- Ranger-led tours: May 25 to October 1 | Wed to Sun, 10am and 1pm
Museum of African American History 🗣️
Located in the former Abiel Smith School, allows visitors to further enrich their understanding of Boston's Black History
- Everyday except Monday | 10am - 4pm
14th Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance
June 19th | 12:30pm onwards
Flag raising at Roxbury’s Dillaway-Thomas House, then join a parade to the Museum of the National Center for Afro American Artists with local vendors.
Museum of the National Center for Afro American Artists, 300 Walnut Ave, Roxbury
7th Annual Malden Juneteenth Freedom Celebration 👉
June 19th | 11am onwards
Listen to inspiring lectures, live music, spoken word, and stirring drumming performances at this celebration meant to feed the mind, body, and soul.
Ferryway School, 150 Cross St, Malden
Juneteenth Block Party 🥘
June 19th | 12pm onwards
Join for a cultured afternoon of live music, soul food Caribbean food, DJ and dance party, and family-friendly activities!
Florida Ruffin Ridley School, 345 Harvard Street, Brookline
Free Admissions to Boston's Art Museums 🖼️
Museum of Fine Arts | June 19th | 10am to 5pm
Institute of Contemporary Art | June 19th | 10am to 5pm
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | June 19th | 11am to 5pm
Seaport x Black Owned Bos Outdoor Market 🛍️
June 23rd | 12pm to 6pm
From gifts and apparel to packaged foods and beauty & skincare products, this event raises awareness for and support of Black entrepreneurship.
Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave, Boston
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