Blockson Collection Juneteenth Celebration

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Blockson Collection Juneteenth Celebration

June 19th, 2009 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join the Blockson Collection for its second annual Juneteenth Celebration. This holiday began in Galveston, Texas in 1865. It is now celebrated across the United States to commemorate freedom from slavery. Come in, see the collection and celebrate Juneteenth with the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection.
Location Information: 
Temple University

Main Campus – Sullivan Hall
Room: Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, Sullivan Hall,
Address: 1330 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA

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