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What Is Juneteenth?

2024-06-17 18:30:00 2024-06-17 20:00:00 America/Chicago What Is Juneteenth? Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informational celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, with a focus on the significance of certain traditions, food samples, and a special craft. Skokie Public Library - Radmacher Room

Monday, June 17
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-17 18:30:00 2024-06-17 20:00:00 America/Chicago What Is Juneteenth? Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informational celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, with a focus on the significance of certain traditions, food samples, and a special craft. Skokie Public Library - Radmacher Room

Skokie Public Library

Radmacher Room

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informational celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, with a focus on the significance of certain traditions, food samples, and a special craft.

This event is part of “Love beyond Freedom,” a series of events about freedom and justice that builds on the history and spirit of Juneteenth. It is a collaboration of Crossing Borders Music, Chicago History Museum, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and Skokie Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Gathering |

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