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Juneteenth Food Fest Honors White House Chef
12 Jun
Summary
- Festival commemorates Black culture with music, food, and reenactments.
- Features smoked meats, soul food, popcorn, and shaved ice vendors.
- Dolly Johnson, former White House chef, is honored at the event.
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is hosting its fifth annual Juneteenth Foodways Festival on Friday, June 12. This event aims to commemorate Black culture through live music, diverse food offerings, and historical reenactments. Attendees can enjoy a variety of culinary delights from local vendors, including smoked meats and soul food.
The festival will feature the Dolly Johnson Legacy Stage, dedicated to honoring the life and culinary contributions of Dolly Johnson. Born into slavery in Kentucky in 1852, Johnson later became a renowned chef and served as the White House chef for Presidents Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt.
