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Juneteenth
2024
Juneteenth — the 19th of June of every
year has been a national holiday in the United States since
President Joe Biden signed the bill, Pub. L. 117-17, on
June 17, 2021. For many decades the joy of Juneteenth has
been celebrated in Black communities with family and community
gatherings.
This year, the FAUCC is celebrating
by organizing the Delaware City/Polktown Juneteenth Observance.
In conjunction with Main Street, the Delaware City Library
and the Mt. Salem U.A.M.E. Church, we will begin, as the
USCT did, on Shove Off Day, May 25th and end on June 19th.
Planning has begun and has far to go, but we have the enthusiastic
support of the City of Delaware City and many residents,
Black and White, including some descendants of early Polktown
residents.
May 25, Shove Off Day:
An educational and cultural gathering at the Community Center
sponsored by the Delaware City Library. 250 5th St., Delaware
City.
Between May 25-June 19:
The Delaware City Library will host several programs including
an essay and art work challenge for youth. Date and specifics
to follow. 250 5th St., Delaware City.
Sunday, June 16, at 10:00
A.M.: Mt Salem U.A.M.E. Church invites the community
to worship with their congregation. A community barbeque
will follow on the church grounds. 305 4th St., Delaware
City.
June 16 to June 21:
Contemporary photography exhibit by E. Lynn Dilliplane;
“The Landscapes of Delaware Harriett Tubman Underground
Railroad Byway” at The Central Hotel Petite Social, 85 Clinton
St., Delaware City. Sponsored by Main Street Delaware City,
Inc.
Wednesday, June 19, at 10:00
A.M.: Solemn Ceremony at the African Union Church
Cemetery in honor of those who have fought and who continue
to fight for freedom. 1840 Michael N. Castle Trail, Delaware
City.
Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 P.M.
to 9:00 P.M.: Best Kept Soul, an evening of R&B
and Soul, at the bandstand in Battery Park, 31 Clinton St.,
Delaware City. Sponsored by Main Street Delaware City, Inc.
Friends
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