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The Atlanta History Center Hosts Juneteenth Family Program, June 17-18

Admission Free Weekend

June 9, 2017

The Atlanta History Center hosts a Juneteenth family program on Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18, 2017, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Guests during this free weekend explore the themes of freedom and family history through talks, stories, and museum theatre.
 
Highlights of the annual gathering this year include performances of three original Meet the Past museum theatre productions. They include the Juneteenth-themed The Order of Freedom, which explores the impact of the issuance of General Order No. 3, by General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, and the challenges faced by a couple beginning the journey from slavery to citizenship.
 
Another highlight is a lecture and signing by the author of the new pictorial history book, Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement,1944-1968. Juneteenth guests also can also participate in an in-depth program providing tips on African-American genealogical research.


Juneteenth, Atlanta History Center Annual Family Program
 

Saturday, June 17, 2017
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
 
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Noon to 5:00 pm


LOCATION:
Atlanta History Center; 130 West Paces Ferry Road; Atlanta, GA
404.814.4000
 
ADMISSION:
This is a FREE WEEKEND at Atlanta History Center. Guests are invited to enjoy the festival, as well as to continue their free-day adventures with a variety of Atlanta History Center offerings -- signature and traveling exhibitions, historic houses, and gardens and trails. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
 
SUPPORT:
Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts Council.

Visit the website HERE for more information.