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Journey To Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt Highlights Historical Black Figures
By Curtis Michaud
May 24, 2021
Depot Park was full of young children Saturday looking for combs, chalk and photos of Black leaders from Alachua County. The children’s scavenger hunt for Black history artifacts was one of the first events in Gainesville’s monthlong “Journey to Juneteenth” celebration.
From May 20 to June 19, the city is officially celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It’s the first time Gainesville is dedicating a month to the holiday, starting with the day Florida announced emancipation and culminating in the widely recognized day in June.
EVENTS
Cade Museum’s Birthday Celebration: 1-2 p.m. today, 811 S. Main St. Birthday cake will be served from 1 – 2 p.m. while supplies last. (info@cademuseum.org)
Journey to Juneteenth!: Now - June 19, a month-long celebration started on Florida Emancipation Day, May 20, and Juneteenth Celebration of June 19. There will be art exhibits, historical lectures, scavenger hunts, movies and musical performances. Details in the city of Gainesville events calendar. The city of Gainesville Office of Equity and Inclusion in partnership with the community.
Kanapaha Botanical Garden: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today, 4700 SW 58 Drive. Admission, $10 adults, $5 children ages 5-13, free for children under 5 years old accompanied by parent. (kanapaha.org) Dogs on a leash and up to date on vaccines with no history of aggression are allowed in the park.
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