Juneteenth of June 19, 1865, is considered the date
when the last slaves in America were freed. Although the rumors of freedom
were widespread prior to this, actual emancipation did not come in Texas
until June 19, almost two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln
signed the Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Juneteenth Festival on Tappen Square
Jaqui Willis, Mistress of Ceremonies
Juneteenth Parade-Greens and Cobbler Contest
Rock-Paper Scissors Contest
Historical Portrayals and Speakers
Children's Activities -Magician
Vendors-Exhibits- Music Food Fun
Bicycle Give-A-Ways- Broom Jumping Ceremony
All events and activities are free
and everyone is invited!
Sponsored by City of Oberlin, Oberlin Rotary Oberlin Public Library,
Oberlin Chamber Oberlin Underground Railroad Society, Oberlin
African-American Genealogy & Historical Group, Oberlin College Office
of Government & Community Relations.
