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Event/Site:
Triad Juneteenth
Date:
3rd
Saturday in June, 11am to 5pm
Type: A
celebration of the abolition of slavery with food,
music, crafts, children’s area and more
Opportunities for
Participation: This
celebration encourages audience participation in music
and dance in the form of clapping along, singing along,
etc.
Location:
Rupert Bell Park
(1501 Mt. Zion Place, Winston-Salem, NC 27105)
Click here for a map.
Directions:
From the North – Rural Hall, Mt. Airy,
Stokes County, etc.
1.
Take US-52 South
2.
Take the ML King Jr. Dr. exit- Exit 110B- toward US-311
N. 0.2 miles
3.
Turn Left onto N Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.R. 0.4 miles
4.
Turn Left onto FILE ST. <0.1 miles
5.
Turn Right onto Mt. Zion Pl.
From
the South – Lexington, Salisbury, High Point etc.
1.
Take US-52 North
2.
Take the ML King Jr. Dr. exit- Exit 110B- toward US-311
N. 0.2 miles
3.
Turn right onto N Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.. 0.4 miles
4.
Turn left onto File St. <0.1 miles
5.
Turn right onto Mt. Zion Place
From
the East – Greensboro, Burlington, etc.
1.
Take I-40 West
2.
Take the I-40-BR exit- EXIT 206- toward US-421 N /
Kernersville / Winston-Salem Downtown. 0.3 miles
Merge
onto I-40 BR W / US-421 N. 11.2 miles
3.
Take the Fifth St. exit- EXIT 7. 0.3 miles
Merge onto
E 5TH ST. 0.6 miles
4.
Turn right onto N. Graham Ave 0.2 miles
5.
Turn left onto Mt. zion Place. <0.1 miles
From
the West – Clemmons, Statesville, etc.
1.
Take I-40 East
2.
Merge onto I-40 BR E / US-421 S via Exit 188 on the left
toward Winston-Salem. 6.1 miles
3.
Merge onto US-52 N / NC-8 N / John M. Gold FWY / US-311
N via Exit 6B toward US-311 N / Mount Airy. 0.8
miles
4.
Take the ML King Jr. Dr. exit- Exit 110B. 0.1 miles
5.
Turn Right onto N Martin Luther King Dr. / US-311. 0.3
miles
6.
Turn Left onto File ST. <0.1 miles
7.
Turn Right onto Mt. Zion Pl. 0.1 miles
Cost:
Free
Parking:
Parking is free on the streets, and in
some lots, bus parking can be made available with
advance notice.
Special
Needs Access: Venue is
fully accessible.
Signage:
On site
Sponsor:
Elegant Eventz and the Triad Juneteenth
Festival Committee
Web Site:
www.triadjuneteenth.net
Contact:
Triad Juneteenth Festival Committee
E-mail:
charry@eleganteventz.net
Phone:
336-788-1665
Mailing address:
4524 Princess Drive, Winston-Salem, NC, 27127
Description
of Event:
At this celebration of heritage, festival
goers can enjoy
ribs, chicken, fish, and ethnic dishes. Some seating is
provided for musical events, but visitors may also want
to bring their own chairs. Musicians perform R&B, Jazz,
Gospel, Reggae, and Rap music. Music includes jazz by
local favorites Galvin Crisp and Herb Stephens, blues by
Ron Hunter, as well gospel choirs and drummers. Vendors
sell an array of ethnic products, from African attire
and jewelry to shea butter, artwork, etc. There is also
storytelling, the Health and Wellness Village, a
basketball tournament, and a children’s area.
History of
Site/Event: Cheryl Harry
started Winston-Salem’s Juneteenth event in 2005. A
kick-off is held in May in Old Salem on the day (or
around the date) that the slaves in Winston-Salem were
freed in 1865. In June, a three day celebration is held
that includes an art exhibition, roundtable dialogue and
the festival.
Description
of Site/Facility: The
festival is held at Rupert Bell Park in the heart of
East Winston. It’s an attractive setting with green
grass, trees, and a basketball court.
Significance
of Site/Event to the Community:
Juneteenth is the
country's oldest-known celebration of the abolition of
slavery. The holiday began in Texas in 1865. Juneteenth
participants celebrate and recognize African-Americans
who survived the inhumane and cruel institution of
slavery. In addition, celebrants pay homage to
ancestors who kept safe African language, songs and
customs.
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Photos courtesy
www.triadjuneteeth.net
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