Juneteenth - Essex Celebration
Mark your calendars and follow the event at https://essexvt.org/1077/Juneteenth-Celebration or at https://www.facebook.com/essexvermont/.
DATE: June 19, 2022
TIME: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
PLACE: Fort Ethan Allen Parade Grounds
This year's Juneteenth will celebrate the history of the Buffalo Soldiers' tour duty at the Fort from 1909-1913 along with Vermont Proposal 2, an Amendment on the November 2022 ballot that would add language to the Vermont Constitution saying, "slavery and indentured servitude in any form are prohibited." Currently, Vermont is the only state that has a constitutional provision permitting involuntary servitude to pay a debt, damage, fine, or cost.
Join your neighbors for live entertainment, food, and fun! Watch for further details leading up to the day of the event. ALL are welcome!