Hopkinsville Juneteenth Celebration

06/15/2024

We've got some great vendors out here today! Come join us at the Boys & Girls Club from 1pm to 6pm.

06/15/2024

06/12/2024

Free Bus Tours for Juneteenth!

The Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and Visit Hopkinsville are taking our show on the road on a special bus tour of Hopkinsville’s African American history. Join us on Saturday, June 15 at 1:15pm, 3:15pm, or 4:15pm for a tour that follows the African American History Cell Phone Tour.

This opportunity is offered in conjunction with the Hopkinsville Juneteenth Celebration. The event will be held at the Boys & Girls Club from 1pm until 6pm and features a keynote speaker, vendors, a fashion show, food trucks, and more. For more information, visit Hopkinsville Juneteenth Celebration on Facebook.

The bus will load and the tour will begin at the Boys & Girls Club (1600 S. Walnut Street). Tours will be narrated by Gwenda Motley and Alissa Keller, Museum Director, and will last about 45 minutes.

There is no cost to ride, but each tour is limited to 10 people - first come, first served.

06/10/2024

There's still time to join us!

If you would like to be a vendor and/or participate in the African Fashion show, see the flyers in the post for more information!

Can't wait to see you there!

06/08/2024

Do you have what it takes to win the prize? Put your money where your mouth is, and sign up for our Juneteenth Spades Tournament! Rules are posted below. Contact 270-881-2574 for more information.

06/06/2024

Ready for Juneteenth 2024? We'll be celebrating at the Boys and Girls Club on June 15th from 1p-6pm. We will have music, speakers, vendors, kids area, food trucks and more!

If you would like to be a vendor and/or participate in the African Fashion show, see the flyers in the post for more information!

Can't wait to see you there!

05/25/2024

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Come join us for Juneteenth this year! June 15, 2024 from 1p-6p at the Boys and Girls Club!

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05/17/2024

Dr. Gerald Smith, professor of history at the University of Kentucky, will be speaking at this year's Juneteenth Celebration at 2:00 pm.

Dr. Smith is the author of Slavery and Freedom in the Bluegrass State: Revisiting My Old Kentucky Home, a collection of essays that shine a light on the forgotten stories of African Americans in Kentucky.

Summary taken from Gooreads:

Stephen Foster's "My Old Kentucky Home" has been designated as the official state song and performed at the Kentucky Derby for decades. In light of the ongoing social justice movement to end racial inequality, many have questioned whether the song should be played at public events, given its inaccurate depiction of slavery in the state.

In Slavery and Freedom in the Bluegrass State, editor Gerald L. Smith presents a collection of powerful essays that uncover the long-forgotten stories of pain, protest, and perseverance of African Americans in Kentucky. Using the song and the museum site of My Old Kentucky Home as a central motif, the chapters move beyond historical myths to bring into sharper focus the many nuances of Black life. Chronologically arranged, they present fresh insights on topics such as the domestic slave trade, Black Shakers, rebellion and racial violence prior to the Civil War, Reconstruction, the fortitude of Black women as they pressed for political and educational equality, the intersection of race and sports, and the controversy over a historic monument.

Taken as a whole, this groundbreaking collection introduces readers to the strategies African Americans cultivated to negotiate race and place within the context of a border state. Ultimately, the book gives voice to the thoughts, desires, and sacrifices of generations of African Americans whose stories have been buried in the past.

04/25/2024

Did you know that Juneteenth had an official flag?

Conceived by the founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF), Ben Haith, the flag was created in 1997. The star represents both Texas and the freedom of African Americans across the country. The burst surronding the star symbolizes a new beginning, while the curve acroos the flag represnts a new horizon. The colors are a reflection of the American flag, reminding them that are free Americans.

For more information: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/17/us/juneteenth-flag-meaning-explainer-cec/index.html

04/23/2024

Ready for Juneteenth 2024? On June 15, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club from 1p-6pm, we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival. We will have music, speakers, vendors, kids area, food trucks and more!

If you would like to be a vendor and/or participate in the African Fashion show, see the flyers in the post for more information!

Can't wait to see you there!

04/20/2024

Are you ready to dress to impress? If so, sign up to join our fashion show! Details provided below.