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Celebrate Juneteenth, June 17-20, 2010 in New Bern. The arrival of the word of the Emancipation Proclamation is recognized during New Bern’s 300th Anniversary Celebration with a full weekend of activities.
Juneteenth Lecture
7:00 pm, Thursday, June 17
Tryon Palace Auditorium
Choral Performance
Soulful Celebration : A Musical Journey
7:00 pm, Friday, June 18
Temple Baptist Church
tickets : $5.00, Children 12 and under free
Heritage Ball (Featuring Stedman Graham)
6:00 pm, Saturday, June 19
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
Homecoming & Family Gathering
2:00 pm, Sunday, June 20
Union Point Park
Make plans now to attend these unique 300th events. Visit the New Bern 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee’s Website or call 252-635-1710 for more information.
Submitted by: Alisha Zang of Linda Staunch and Associates, New Bern’s 300th Anniversary Committee