Juneteenth Celebration Weekend A communitywide celebration with a variety of family friendly events, music and special displays at area museums. Find more information on the Juneteenth Inc. Springfield, IL Facebook page. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064595503560
Illinois' newest state holiday is a 158-year-old celebration of freedom. Although Juneteenth has been celebrated in Springfield for over 20 years, it did not become.
Education and community development are longstanding priorities for organizers of this year's expanded Juneteenth Day celebration. "Galveston is the home of Juneteenth, but Springfield is.
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum (ISM) will celebrate Juneteenth with the opening of Noir 3 on Friday, June 16 at its flagship facility in Springfield.