In Freedom's Footsteps: A Juneteenth Community History Walk

Schedule

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

1313 Mill St SE, Ste 200, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97301 | Salem, OR

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The Willamette Heritage Center, Oregon Black Pioneers and Just Walk Salem Keizer host an annual community history walking tour to celebrate the Juneteenth Holiday. We aim to feature a new family or individual each year and further document and celebrate Salem’s early Black community.
Join us this year, as we walk to the site of the Johnson family’s home and visit other places important to the family’s experiences in Salem along the way.
Guided Walk Times:
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:15 AM
12:15 PM
*Guided walks capped at first 50 people to arrive.
Self-Guided brochures available at the museum from 9 AM – 4 PM. See event details for more information.
Learn more about the Johnson family here: https://www.willametteheritage.org/freedomsfootsteps/
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1313 Mill St SE, Ste 200, Salem, OR, United States, Oregon 97301

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