Community Celebrates 90th Anniversary of Landmarked NYC Cemetery

Community celebrates 90th anniversary of landmarked NYC cemetery

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several dozen gathered in Oakwood Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, the one-year anniversary of the cemetery’s designation as a New York City landmark, and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. The celebration came only three days after the observance of Juneteenth.

Lowcountry historic community celebrates Juneteenth

Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate independence and culture to wrap up Juneteenth weekend.

Preservation Foundation to offer 'Galveston’s Juneteenth story: And Still We Rise’

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Following the celebration of Juneteenth, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will present an evening virtual program “Galveston’s Juneteenth Story: And Still We Rise” on Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m.

Community turns out for Juneteenth celebration at Durand-Hedden

The rain didn’t stop members of the Maplewood community from honoring Juneteenth.  In fact, at Durand-Hedden House & Garden, Juneteenth was celebrated long before it was recognized as a national holiday. Observing since 2019, this was their sixth Juneteenth program.   “I’m delighted how many community members came to support,” said Gail Safian, president of the […]