U.S. Senators
...who CO-SPONSORED
upcoming “2015 juneteenth” events for TEXAS AND BEYOND & tuesday, nov. 3, 2015 city of houston election reminder
Monday, June 15, 2015
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Old Sturbridge Village is recognizing Juneteenth (a celebration dating back to 1865 thought to be the first known celebration commemorating the
ending of slavery in the United States) by telling some of the most inspiring stories in African-American history from Monday, June 15th through Sunday, June 21st, 2015. Visitors can learn about the movement leading up to the abolition of slavery that took place in the early 19th century and also enjoy activities and crafts with
African-American themes. Old Sturbridge Village plays a vital role in preserving early American history and has been an iconic New England destination for nearly 70 years. Supporting the Village helps history come alive for more than 250,000 students, families, tourists, and scholars every year. Old Sturbridge Village is open daily from Open daily, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm and located at 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566. Call (800) 733-1830 for more information.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 San Antonio, Texas
At 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 a Freedom Dinner for the Kathy Clay-Little Scholarship will take place at St. Philip’s College located at 1801Martin Luther King Drive in San Antonio Texas 78202. The guest speaker for this event is Justice Jason Pulliam, the Justice for the Fourth Court of Appeals in Bexar County. For more information on this event call (210) 843-7805.
Thursday, June 18, 2015 College Station, Texas
-- U.S. SENATOR MIKE LEE is the Republican from Utah who cosponsored S.RES. 474.
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The City of College Station Texas will be recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth at the City of College Station, Lincoln Recreation Center located at 1000 Eleanor Street in College Station, Texas 77840. Call Cheletia Johnson at (979) 7643779 for more information.