Juneteenth celebration in Natick

The Natick Historical Society and Natick is United will co-host a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech, “What to a Slave is the 4th of July?” at 10:30 AM on Natick Common. Historian and Natick resident Brenna Greer will offer an introduction to the speech and facilitate dialogue afterwards. Sign up to be a reader.

The afternoon continues with Natick Center Cultural District’s Juneteenth event on Natick Common from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. There will be  food, fun activities, and musical performances by Drum Nomads, Crocodile River Music and Squeezebox Stompers.