Juneteenth Celebration at Green Spring Gardens
Date/Time
Saturday, June 18, 2022
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Green Spring Garden
Categories
Juneteenth celebration in the garden to honor the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States sponsored by Fairfax County Park Authority.
Celebrate and gather as a family to reflect on the past and look to the future.
Guest speakers Teri Speight and Abra Lee will discuss the past, present, and future of black garden clubs in Virginia, and environmental educator Maya Alexander will highlight the benefits of nature spaces for the black community. Enjoy a mini Farmer’s Market and activity tables for children. After lunch join a garden walk or seed planting session. Pack a picnic or preorder your meal from local restaurant Granddaddy’s Skillet.
All attendees, including children, must be registered and accompanied by an adult. Adults (16 yrs.+) pay $10, children get in free.
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