Juneteenth Celebration at the Oldham County History Center
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Oldham County History Center 106 N 2nd St, La Grange, Kentucky 40031
Juneteenth Celebration at the Oldham County History Center
The following activities are planned on the Oldham County History Center to celebrate Juneteenth Day, Saturday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10 a.m. – Noon: Hands-on activities for children at the Dahlgren Barn
10:00 a.m.- 10:45 a.m.: Cemetery Walk at the Historic African American Cemetery where Civil War soldiers are buried along with other prominent Oldham County historic figures: pre-registration required- please call 502.222.0826
11:00 a.m.: Kentucky Ancestors Town Hall Video featuring Ruby Diane Booker and her search for Alex Beaumont in the Rob Morris Chapel Education Building with comments by Josiah Bishop.
11:45 a.m.: Robert Bell Presentation: “Tracing the Roots of Oldham County’s 209 Black Union Soldiers” on the history center campus (this will take place outdoors weather permitting- people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
12:30: Reception on the lawn, weather permitting.
For more information call (502) 222-0826 or visit oldhamcountyhistoricalsociety.org