June 8. The Ada Jenkins Center invites the community to celebrate its second annual Juneteenth gathering on June 18.

Juneteenth, a holiday originating in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and now recognized in North Carolina and forty-three other states, celebrates the emancipation of African Americans.

The free celebration and family fun day runs 11:30 am until 2 pm at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson.

The celebration will include slam poetry, performances, a keynote address, music, dancing, shopping, food trucks, and more. The first 500 people to check in at the welcome tent will receive a complimentary lunch.

Eugen Bradley / Photo: Town of Davidson

“Juneteenth is an important celebration for our community – what many consider to be a true Independence Day. We’re so glad folks in Davidson can gather together for this great event and hope to see many familiar and new faces on this day of reflection and fun.”

—Eugene Bradley, director

Housing and Equity

Town of Davidson