Juneteenth
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Inside Kennett Square’s Long History with the Underground Railroad
As Juneteenth approaches, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center seeks to educate the community on Kennett’s history with the abolitionist movement, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS…
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Local Artist Creates Juneteenth Piece at Mercer Museum in Doylestown
Bucks County artist Kevin Aster Young has partnered with 16 different community organizations and faith-based institutions to create a joint artwork for the annual Mercer…
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Renovation of Boone Farm Paves Way for African American Museum of Bucks County
The Boone Farm barn and its surrounding 32 acres in Middletown Township once empty for over 50 years, are now being renovated to become the…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Tour Reveals Area’s Stories of Struggle and Liberation
In acknowledgment of Juneteenth, the Kennett Underground Railroad tour on June 16 focused on the Underground Railroad and the abolition movements, writes Gabbie Burton for…
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Philadelphia ‘Walking Artist’ Embarks on 51-mile Juneteenth Emancipation Walk
Philadelphia “walking artist” Ken Johnston headed to Texas on June 18 to start on a 51-mile walk in a state where Juneteenth started, writes Valerie…
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West Philly’s Juneteenth Parade is One of the Largest in the Nation
On Sunday, June 16, Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia served as the location of one of the nation’s largest Juneteenth celebrations, writes Vik Raghupathi…
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Juneteenth Festivities: Explore Celebrations Across Bucks County This June
Juneteenth celebrations in Bucks County will span two weekends, starting on June 15 in Doylestown and concluding on June 22 in Langhorne, writes Jeff Werner…
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Penn Community Bank Supports Bristol Borough Youth Arts Programs with a $15K Grant
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has awarded a $15,000 grant to Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol)…
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Yardley Celebrating Juneteenth With Ceremony, Collaboration with Local Museum
A town in Bucks County will be celebrating Juneteenth with a local organization dedicated to sharing the area’s and country’s history. Yardley Borough will be…
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Langhorne Museum Sets Up Juneteenth Exhibit at Local Amusement Park
A museum in Bucks County has prepared an exhibit to share local history and celebrate the holiday of Juneteenth. The African American Museum of Bucks…
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Historic Park in Bucks County to Celebrate Juneteenth with Several Special Events
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…
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Come Learn About and Celebrate Juneteenth at This Historic Museum in Bucks County
A popular museum in Bucks County will be celebrating the country’s most recent federal holiday through history and education. The Mercer Museum, located at 84…
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LancasterHistory Provides Opportunities to Delve into the Past with Minds, Eyes, and Even Hands
LancasterHistory — formerly the Lancaster County Historical Society — has a spring calendar filled with popular, informative, and even compelling opportunities for devoted and casual…
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This Juneteenth, Delve into Local Civil War History, Preserved at a Doylestown Museum
U.S. citizens well know Bucks County’s role in the fight for independence, thanks to the lore of General Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River. Lesser…
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