Juneteenth at the Boston Harbor Islands
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| Dates: | Saturday, June 17, 2023 - Sunday, June 18, 2023 |
| Hours: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Arts & Culture |
Join Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park in commemorating Juneteenth and to learn more about Black history and the fight for freedom in Boston.Visit Georges Island & the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center for live music, story time, history tours, and an exploration of Black History in Boston.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Saturday June 17
10:00 – 11:00am I The Glorious Struggle for Liberty guided tour I Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
During the 18th century Long Wharf served as the entry point for enslaved individuals forced migration to the colony. Following the American Revolution, Boston and its port became an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Join a National Park Ranger on a walk to historic Long Wharf, and explore how Boston Harbor played a central role in the stories of enslavement and freedom seekers.
11:00am – 12:30pm I City Strings United cello ensemble I Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
1:30 – 2:30pm I Safe Harbor: Boston’s Maritime Underground Railroad guided tour I Georges Island (with purchase of ferry ticket)
During the years preceding the American Civil War, Boston served as one of the most important stops on the Underground Railroad. Did you know that many of the fugitives escaping from enslavement came to Boston by stowing away on ships from southern ports? Join a National Park Ranger for a 60 minute guided walking tour on Georges Island, and explore the untold stories of men and women making daring escapes to freedom through Boston Harbor.
Sunday June 18
10:00 – 11:00am I The Glorious Struggle for Liberty guided tour I Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
During the 18th century Long Wharf served as the entry point for enslaved individuals forced migration to the colony. Following the American Revolution, Boston and its port became an important stop on the Underground Railroad.
Join a National Park Ranger on a walk to historic Long Wharf, and explore how Boston Harbor played a central role in the stories of enslavement and freedom seekers.
10:00am – 3:00pm I Come visit our Lending Library featuring children’s books exploring the Black experience in America.
1:30 – 2:30pm I Safe Harbor: Boston’s Maritime Underground Railroad guided tour I Georges Island (with purchase of ferry ticket)
During the years preceding the American Civil War, Boston served as one of the most important stops on the Underground Railroad. Did you know that many of the fugitives escaping from enslavement came to Boston by stowing away on ships from southern ports?
Join a National Park Ranger for a 60 minute guided walking tour on Georges Island, and explore the untold stories of men and women making daring escapes to freedom through Boston Harbor.
Did you know that many of the fugitives escaping from enslavement came to Boston by stowing away on ships from southern ports?
Join a National Park Ranger for a 60 minute guided walking tour on Georges Island, and explore the untold stories of men and women making daring escapes to freedom through Boston Harbor.
Sunday June 19
10:00 – 11:00am I The Glorious Struggle for Liberty guided tour I Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center During the 18th century Long Wharf served as the entry point for enslaved individuals forced migration to the colony.
Following the American Revolution, Boston and its port became an important stop on the Underground Railroad.
Join a National Park Ranger on a walk to historic Long Wharf, and explore how Boston Harbor played a central role in the stories of enslavement and freedom seekers.
11:00am I Live reading of Born on the Water for youth and their families & friends by special guest community reader, Sentidra Joseph
1:30 – 2:30pm I Safe Harbor: Boston’s Maritime Underground Railroad guided tour I Georges Island (with purchase of ferry ticket)
During the years preceding the American Civil War, Boston served as one of the most important stops on the Underground Railroad.
Did you know that many of the fugitives escaping from enslavement came to Boston by stowing away on ships from southern ports?
Join a National Park Ranger for a 60 minute guided walking tour on Georges Island, and explore the untold stories of men and women making daring escapes to freedom through Boston Harbor.
Find more Boston Juneteenth Events in our handy guide to family fun!
| COST | ↑ top |
FREE
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.bostonharborislands.org/event/juneteenth-2/?o=4186
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
191 W Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA, 02110 map
Phone: 6264885088
Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Greenway - https://goo.gl/maps/JTiFzDJ29Rs7M5rE9
Georges Island Ferry Departures: https://goo.gl/maps/9pWfNpNSY7adB8Ax5
Ferry Tickets: https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferry-tickets/
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