Juneteeth Tiptoe Through the Tombstones: Black Newburyporters

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Name: Juneteeth Tiptoe Through the Tombstones: Black Newburyporters
Date: June 19, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Website: https://www.newburyhistory.org/
Event Description:

Wander through Newburyport’s historic Highland Cemetery with a special guide - noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native. On this special Juneteenth event, Woodworth will focus on the memorials of Newburyport’s once-thriving Black community, and tell the story of “Guinea village”, the slang term for the Black neighborhood nearby. Learn more about efforts to commemorate and celebrate these lives and experiences.

At Highland Cemetery - 21 Hill St., Newburyport, MA 01950 Directions: Meet at the first Hill Street entrance on the right. Park on Hill Street.

$15 adults, $10 Museum of Old Newbury members

https://www.newburyhistory.org/calendar/2022/6/19/juneteeth-tiptoe-through-the-tombstones-black-newburyporters

Location:
Highland Cemetery
21 Hill St, Newburyport, MA, 01950
United States
Date/Time Information:
June 19th, 10:00am - 11:30am
Contact Information:
978-462-2681
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Fees/Admission:
$15 adults, $10 Museum of Old Newbury members
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