Juneteenth celebration a success
Tue, 06/16/2015 - 10:35
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The 17th annual Juneteenth celebration, presented by the Hardeman County Commission for Black History, was held on Saturday, June 12 at the Hardeman County Courthouse Amphitheater.
Several hundred people attended this year's event, which was helped by near perfect weather. The crowd heard a variety of music, as well as learning a little about the history of Juneteenth, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Juneteenth celebrates June 18, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, TX were informed that they were free.
In addition to entertainment, there were several vendors offering food, and other vendors handing out information. There was also free cake and drinks, a Juneteenth tradition.
By:
Charles Schrimsher