Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Highway, Durham, North Carolina, in 1860, was part of a vast plantation where the Bennehan and Cameron families enslaved over nine hundred people. Once one of the largest plantations in North Carolina, Historic Stagville now inspires new understanding about the history of slavery through preservation, interpretation, research, genealogy, and descendant … [Read more...] about Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth Tours at Stagville
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Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 20
The Town of Cary is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 4 to 9:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Experience a jubilant Juneteenth Celebration curated by Historian Darrell Stover! Experience the spirit of “freedom dance” as movement takes center stage, honoring expression, resilience, and joy through live performances and moments that … [Read more...] about Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 20
Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 20
The Town of Garner is presenting the Garner Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road, Garner, NC. Admission is free. This year’s theme focuses on telling the story and recognizing the importance of Black landowners in Garner. Through powerful storytelling, the program will feature local choirs, dance … [Read more...] about Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 20
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Celebrate Juneteenth at the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. The event takes place at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Juneteenth festivities … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Juneteenth Vendor Market Expo June 29
Celebrate Juneteenth at a Black-Owned Vendor Market Expo on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop from 25+ Black-owned businesses. Then, from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be a social mixer and night vendor pop-up market, including a Spades tournament. The cost for the evening … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Vendor Market Expo June 29
Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 19 and 21
The Town of Zebulon is celebrating Juneteenth in 2025 with two free events at Zebulon Community Center and Park. Juneteenth KickoffThursday, June 19, 20257 to 9 p.m.Zebulon Community Center301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, North Carolina Local performers, music, kids' activities and educational experiences. Juneteenth CelebrationSaturday, June 21, 20254 to 7:30 p.m.Zebulon Community Park401 S … [Read more...] about Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 19 and 21
Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
The inaugural Juneteenth celebration at Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and … [Read more...] about Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting a two-day Juneteenth celebration for the whole family, on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025. Friday, June 20 A Community Gathering at Taylor Street Park, 416 N Taylor Street, Wake Forest, will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy giveaways, Jay's Italian Ice, arts and crafts and more. The sprayground will be open. Saturday, June … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
Bragtown Juneteenth Celebration June 21
The Bragtown Community Association is presenting the Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Lakeview Park, 3500 Dearborn Drive, Durham, NC. Look for more information on the Bragtown Community Association Facebook page. The celebration will include: … [Read more...] about Bragtown Juneteenth Celebration June 21
Juneteenth Celebration, Parade and Cookout in Smithfield
Celebrate Juneteenth in Smithfield, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free event in memory of Marlon Lee. Line up at 10 a.m. at the Johnston Alumni Center, 1110 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC, for a parade, which will end at Smith-Collins Park, 909 East Lee Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. At the park, enjoy a cookout, music entertainment, Greek … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration, Parade and Cookout in Smithfield
