Juneteenth Celebrations

Harriet Tubman Invites You to Celebrate Juneteenth in Her Hometown

 Join us for a weekend long Juneteenth Celebration to commemorate Black and African American freedom and achievements June 16-19, 2022.

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration began on June 19, 1865, which became known as Juneteenth, when Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas to deliver the final execution of the Emancipation Proclamation. 

For all of us here in Auburn, NY, Juneteenth goes just a little deeper. As the chosen home of Harriet Tubman, the spirit of Juneteenth is alive. It not only commemorates the emancipation of African Americans in the United States, but also celebrates their achievements in history and the fight for a stronger, brighter and fairer future. While in Auburn keep Harriet Tubman’s strength and spirit in mind as you visit the many sites that commemorate her life and fight for freedom. Make sure and stop by her gravesite at Fort Hill Cemetery to leave a little memento in her honor.

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Thursday, June 16, Friday, June 17 and Saturday June 18, 2022

Harriet Tubman National
Historical Park Tours

10:00am-   "Hike Through the History of Tubman" walking tours . Tours will depart from the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center, 25 South Street.

2:00pm - "Harriet Tubman's Home in Freedom" tour at the 180 South Street homesite. Contact kimberely_szewczyk@nps.gov or (315)882-8060 for reservations.

4:00pm- National Park Service Rangers will also be at the Heritage Center at 25 South Street at 4:00pm to present free gallery talks, no registration needed.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Movie on the Lawn: "Harriet"

Join us on the lawn at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center at 8:30pm or dark for a viewing of the 2019 film Harriet.

Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest hero's.

Movie is rated PG-13 and runs 2 hours and 5 minutes and admission is free.

Friday, June 17, 2022

First Annual Juneteenth Celebration
at the Hilton Garden Inn

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Opening Ceremonies
Equal Rights Heritage Center 

Ride Through History Trolley Tours

Sponsored by the National Park Service and The Seward House Museum

Booker T. Washington Center Events

Downtown Auburn 
Evening Events

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Willard Memorial Chapel

2:00-3:30pm

WOMBA- African Drum and Dance Group

The Womba Africa Drumming and Dance Group are making their way to the Historic Willard Memorial Chapel for the first time!  Originally from the town of Nungua, Africa, the Womba Africa Drumming and Dance group shares the culture of Ghana through dance and music. Performances are culturally unique in so many ways from their costumes, instruments, rhythms, dance, and songs all originating from West Africa.  

Womba Africa is a cultural drum and dance group formed in the town of Nungua. The members are part of the Ga Adangbe People in greater Accra, Ghana, a tribe with a very rich history and culture quite distinct from other major ethnic groups. The Womba Africa band typically performs with the Ga language because almost all members are from Nungua, a Ga speaking community.

This event is $10 per person. The Chapel is handicap accessible through its north entrance off Seymour Street. Tickets are available at Willard Chapel, 17 Nelson Street, Auburn, NY during our regular hours Wednesday-Friday 10 AM – 4 PM or call 315-252-0339.

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