In honor of Juneteenth on June 17, Washington Crossing Historic Park will host several free special events and activities that will educate visitors about the contribution of African American soldiers during the American Revolution.

The day will begin at 3:30 PM in the park’s Visitor Center auditorium with a free lecture that will highlight the experience of Black soldiers during the American Revolution. Presenters will include reenactor and first-person historian Noah Lewis and Linda Salley, president and executive director of the African American Museum of Bucks County. This lecture is free, but registration is required at Washington Crossing Park. 

At 5 PM, jazz vocalist Joyce Simpson and The Quake Band will perform a free outdoor concert on the park’s riverbank. During the concert, park reenactors will share short presentations about the role Black soldiers played in the Revolution. During the concert, food will be available from Daddy’s Kitchen and M&E Edibles Cake DeZigns and Catering. 

No registration is required for the concert. Attendees are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets.

The park’s Juneteenth events are presented in partnership with Bloomberg and the African American Museum of Bucks County. 

For more information about the event, visit Washington Crossing Historic Park.

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