Juneteenth Festival

Our Juneteenth Festival commemorates the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. Partnering with the New London NAACP and OIC New London, the Hempsted Houses are home to this yearly community event highlighting the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding New London neighborhood. Join us as we engage in activities encouraging conversations surrounding emancipation, cultural awareness and civic responsibility.
Free admission to all events. Registration is appreciated, and will be available soon at www.ctlandmarks.org/juneteenth
Event Schedule:
Virtual Presentation, Wednesday, June 10, 10 am-11 am
Join Living Historians Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project and Tammy Denease of Hidden Women Productions as they commemorate Juneteenth in this special virtual presentation.

Campfire Conversation, Friday, June 12, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
Gather around the campfire for a community conversation to commemorate historic and present-day struggles toward freedom and hear more about the work of the Slave Dwelling Project and Hidden Women Productions.

Juneteenth Celebration Day, Saturday, June 13, 11 am–4 pm
Celebrate Juneteenth with music and dance performances, living history presentations, local vendors, and children’s activities and crafts. Connecticut Landmarks and partners will highlight the African American history of the Hempsted Houses and the surrounding neighborhood.

Sunday Services, Sunday, June 14, 11:30 am
Pastor Michael Cagle leads participants in community for a lively non-denominational church service under the Juneteenth tent!