Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation Celebration

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, Inc. | Gainesville, FL

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The Florida Emancipation Celebration is a one-day festival celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in Florida on May 20, 1865. The event includes vendors, performances, activities and educational opportunities for its visitors.
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Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, Inc., 54 NW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601-5270, United States

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