Reading Frederick Douglass & Celebrating Juneteenth

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. Local drummer Bruno Giles will kick off the event with drumming at 10am.

If you would like to sign up to participate in this event by reading part of the speech (1-3 paragraphs) please sign up.  Questions? Email director@natickhistoricalsociety.org

The Juneteenth celebration continues on Saturday, June 20 with Natick Center Cultural District’s Juneteenth event on Natick Common from 11:00 AM– 1:00 PM. There will be food by Mig’s Dogs, fun activities, and musical performances by Drum Nomads.

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