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“Be Like Buxton”
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesThis program is part of the Juneteenth celebration and is a presentation on the city of Buxton, Iowa, where races lived together in harmony.
Juneteenth
June 12th, 11:30am-2pm BBQ pot luck in Central Park. June 15th, 2-3:30pm “Juneteenth and Emancipation” with Jenny Barnett. June 17th, “Lost Buxton” with Rachelle Chase.
Artist Jean Berry
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesDan Henderson interviews Jean Berry, an artist who has shown her work around the world as a part of the Juneteenth celebration.
Jenny Barnett Program
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesJoin us to learn the importance of and impact of Juneteenth and emancipation.
“Lost in Buxton”
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesAuthor Rachelle Chase gives a program on her book, “Lost in Buxton”.
Juneteenth & Father’s Day Celebration
United Methodist Church 206 W 2nd St, Washington, IA, United StatesSunday, June 18 is Father’s Day, but is also the day before Juneteenth, which is the National Holiday recognized by the United States to celebrate freedom from slavery. Washington for Justice in partnership with the United Methodist Church will host a double-hitter event on the 18th. The public is invited to join together in a…
Juneteenth Celebration and Recognition
Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United StatesWashington for Justice in partnership with the Washington Public Library will be hosting a Juneteenth Recognition event on Monday evening June 19th at 6:30 pm. There will be a short ceremony with guest speakers and then a showing a a movie provided by the Library. This film will be followed up by a community discussion…