Juneteenth celebration in downtown Newport
A Juneteenth holiday event will take place in Newport on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Washington Square. The annual event, which is presented by the RI Slave History Medallions …
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Juneteenth celebration in downtown Newport
A Juneteenth holiday event will take place in Newport on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Washington Square. The annual event, which is presented by the RI Slave History Medallions (RISHM), includes reenactments of colonial militia regiments, guest speakers and performances by African and Indigenous tribal members, live music, children’s crafts, a drumming circle, vendors, and food trucks. The Juneteenth celebration will be followed by RISHM’s inaugural Black History Walking Tour across Historic Hill.
Visit the website for more information and to purchase tour tickets.
