Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom

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Celebrate Juneteenth in Maplewood with historical reenactors, musical performances, dance, poetry, face painting, crafts for children, and more on Saturday, June 14 from 12 pm to 5 pm. Delicious food will be available for purchase. Join friends and neighbors for this annual tradition.

The Durand-Hedden House & Garden Association and The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race invite everyone to celebrate this important holiday at Grasmere Park, the beautiful grounds surrounding Durand-Hedden House, 523 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood.

Visitors can view the exhibit Slavery in New Jersey: A Troubled History, which provides historical context for Juneteenth and the history of enslaved people in New Jersey, and attend an art exhibit featuring local Black painters.

The event is free and all are welcome. Free pre-registration is available at DurandHedden.org. Parking is available on local streets.