Home / Lifestyle / Springfield Marks Juneteenth with Festivities
Springfield Marks Juneteenth with Festivities
18 Jun
Summary
- Springfield hosted week-long Juneteenth festivities from June 12-19.
- Events celebrated Black community, culture, and history.
- A panel discussed the Underground Railroad in the social media age.
Springfield recently concluded its 32nd annual Juneteenth celebration, a week-long event that ran from June 12 to June 19. These festivities aimed to celebrate Black community and culture while also engaging attendees in discussions about history and community initiatives.
Key events included parades, live music, worship services, art exhibits, and lectures. A significant panel discussion was scheduled for Friday, June 19, at Centenary United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. This session focused on the challenges and methods of bringing historical narratives, such as the Underground Railroad, to life in the current social media age.
The panel discussion was held in conjunction with the "Journey to Freedom: Illinois' Underground Railroad" exhibit at the Jacksonville Area Museum. This exhibit offers an immersive look into a critical period of American history, providing context for the discussions and programming during the Juneteenth celebrations.
