The Historic Smithfield Foundation will hold a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Freedmen’s Schoolhouse on Friday, June 19, 2026. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of First Missionary Baptist Church, 403 Caswell Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. A ribbon cutting and tours of the schoolhouse, at 308 N Fourth Street, will follow. Dr. Crystal R. Sanders, a … [Read more...] about Dedication of Freedmen’s Schoolhouse in Smithfield on June 19
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Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
Research Triangle Park is hosting its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. It will take place at The Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This free, multi-generational event includes: Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a swimsuit or splash-friendly clothing. The rain date is June 26, 2026. … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
A Juneteenth Celebration with Eve Botanical Lounge at the Durham Visitor Info Center June 19
On Friday, June 19, 2026, stop by the Durham Visitors Center, at 212 West Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, for a Juneteenth Celebration with Eve Botanical Lounge. honor Durham's rich Black history through community, culture, music, and thoughtfully crafted, family friendly mocktails. From 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy a special Juneteenth-themed live set from DJ Bre, featuring sound inspired by Black … [Read more...] about A Juneteenth Celebration with Eve Botanical Lounge at the Durham Visitor Info Center June 19
Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square June 19
Celebrate Juneteenth at Moore Square, 201 s Blount Street, and Marbles, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. Join Marbles Kids Museum and Moore Square at the park and on the Playway at Marbles for Juneteenth, a joyous celebration in freedom. Participate in outdoor, all day play with local artists, storytimes, vendor market curated by Taste … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square June 19
Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 19
The City of Raleigh is hosting Juneteenth events at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh. These free events celebrate and honor African American culture through history, entertainment, dancing and more. Day PartyFriday, June 19, 202610 a.m. to 4 p.m.Free Splash into excitement with waterslides and water games, get creative with art on canvas and hands-on … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 19
Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
George H. White Bar Association, NC Association of Public Defenders and NC Central University-The Justice Institute are planning an event to commemorate Juneteenth. Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts takes place Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., at NCCU Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The event is free and open to all. Join to celebrate this year's theme: From … [Read more...] about Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
Juneteenth Tours at Stagville
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 Juneteenth Tours at Stagville
Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 19
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. is hosting a learning opportunity for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Torrey Dixon will speak about the legal journey of Juneteenth, The Road from Emancipation to Freedom. Born in the last capital of the Southern Confederacy (Danville, Va), Special Deputy Attorney General Torrey Dixon, who began … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 19
Juneteenth storytime, and more, at Historic Oak View County Park
Historic Oak View County Park, at 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting several programs and events in June to honor Juneteenth. These events are free but some require registration. Seeds of Freedom: Juneteenth at Oak ViewSaturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.Free (register at above link) Experience a walking tour focused on the history … [Read more...] about Juneteenth storytime, and more, at Historic Oak View County Park
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
