2008
ROXBURY
June 20 - 21, 2008 - The C & S Tavern, Sinker Worthy and the Bad Boys of Roxbury - Join us each evening beginning at 9pm at The C&S Tavern, 380 Warren Street, Roxbury-headquarters of Sinker Worthy and the Bad Boys of Boston. As Roxbury sisters and brothers connect this year, we will celebrate the historic Orange Line. Come on down to Warren St. and MLK Blvd. where generation upon generation get the party started! Our cocktail menu boasts a frosty "Orange Lyne" special not to be missed. Friday night's live entertainment features "Athene Wilson and Friends". On Saturday night we conclude the festivities with more live entertainment and look forward to next year. Open to the public
 
SUITLAND
June 21, 2008 - Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. Prince George's County Maryland Chapter - 5300 Auth Road, Suitland, MD
Saturday, June 21, 2008
8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sandra Jowers-Barber, Ph.D
                 Assistant Professor of History
                 University of the District of
                  Columbia
12 Workshops (3 concurrent tracks): Introduction to Genealogy, Computers and Genealogy, Probate Records, Military Records, Southern Claims Commission Records, Research Repositories, Keepsakes and Heirlooms, Dating Old Photographs, Immigration Records, Using a Family History Center, and DNA Testing

There are special sessions for children ages 7-12.

The event is free, but preregistration required.
To get a registration form and/or for additional information, contact: Carolyn C. C. Rowe, Event Chair at (301-292-6987)
Jane Thomas, Chapter President at (301-292-1207), or visit the chapter website: http://pgcm.aahgs.org/juneteenth.htm
 
SHARPSBURG
June 23, 2008 - President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation at Antiedam. Ms. Edna Medford an Emancipation Proclamation scholar at Howard and Mr. Buz Carnahan (who wrote a book on the Emancipation Proclamation)  and a  re-interpretation of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment.  Free Posters Free  posters of Juneteenth and copies of the Emancipation Proclamation will be available.
 
BALTIMORE
  • June 21, 2008 - Fort McHenry National Shrine - Did you know that slaves and freemen helped to build Fort McHenry and served on both sides of the War of 1812? Did you know that at least one of the soldiers defending the fort was a runaway slave? A dynamic Historic recreation of events leading to June 19, 1865. NPS 410-962-4290.
  • June 19, 2008 - Civil War Museum - Discussion of Slavery in Maryland - Chris Haley, Alex Haley's nephrew  is director of research for the study of the legacy of slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives. He also serves as secretary of the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes the appreciation and understanding of black history. Maurette Brown Clark a  2007 Stellar Award Winner with , her album  'The Dream' Meet and enjoy a performance by this singer/songwriter/producer/musician/wife/mom second album. 410 243 8882 free poster and free tour of Civil War Museum  410 243 8882.  
  • June 19, 2008 - JHU Black Faculty & Staff Association - The Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus June 19th 4pm - 7pm This is an annual event hosted by the Black Faculty and Staff Association at the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Calvin James is this year's speaker.  Recognition will be given to our graduates. Awards will be presented to our executive board and committee participants. There will be music, dance and plenty of sole food.
 
CAPE SPRINGS
June 13, 2008 - Gospel Service Andrews AFB - Come join us as we celebrate our rich history though dance, mime, poetry readings, skits, and song.
 
DISTRICT HEIGHTS
June 14, 2008 - Hemingway Memorial AME Church - 6330 Gateway Blvd, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., Activities include the Taste of Hemingway, Health workshops, gospel music, fun, food, and a faith filled family friendly day of reflection and celebration.
 
ACCOKEEK
June 14, 2008 - Southminster Presbyterian Ch. - Held from noon until 4 pm at the National Colonial Farm, Accokeek, MD, directly across the Potomac River from Mt. Vernon, this celebration includes: a barbeque cook-out, strawberry soda pop, with potluck side dishes. The history of Juneteenth is read. Games for all ages, include: baseball, frisbee, watermelon seed spitting contest, egg toss contest, and other games, fishing (license required). Tours of the National Colonial Farm are available.
 
 

2007
LEXINGRON PARK
June16 - FREE ADMISSION - Noon until Dark, Saturday, June 16, 2007 in Freedom Park located on the corner of Rte. 235 and Tulagi Place in downtown Lexington Park, Maryland. Fun and games for all ages, food, drinks, crafts, retail vendors, service exhibitors, Gospel, jazz, dance, drumming, rap, and poetry. Hundreds of free prizes - 50-50 Raffle plus more
 
TEMPLE HILLS
June 19,2007 - Luncheon for women to expose them to the true meaning of Juneteenth.  My hope for this luncheon is to generate support for a larger event for Juneteenth 2008
Baltimore
June 23rd - Lindsey assisted living & Urban House - Cookout/party, awareness/Fundraiser, Saturday, June 23rd
226 south Mt Olivet Lane, Baltimore Md 21229 - Deejay, Free food & drink (you can also bring your own drink), Free admission, various small games. Urban House is also trying to raise money to become 501 c3 nonprofit so we would appreciate any donations. 
7pm to 1am

June 16, 2007 - MD Tenth Cavalry Gun Club - Juneteenth Day At The Range: Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore Patapsco Range June 16, 2007 10:00AM to 4:00 PM Celebrating our African-American and firearms heritage through historical reflection, huge old fashioned all-you-can-eat picnic buffet, free firearm education and safety clinic, MD State Police Safety Certification, and live line instruction on 20 acres of pristine tree-lined sporting venue.
 
Mount Rainier
Saturday June 16, 2007 - Lesole's Dance Project - We are a South African Dance company made up of African Americans and South Africans who are uniting the celebration of Juneteenth with South Africa's Youth Day which is on June 16th and commemorates the Soweto Township Educational Uprisings from 1976.

The all day event will take place at: Alafia Studios located at 3802 34th Street Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
Afternoon
South African Dance Workshops
 12:00-1:30 Ndlamo~Zulu Dance

 1:45-3:15 Pantsula~Hip Hop

Evening
 6:00 Meet & Mingle
 7:00 African/American Buffet
 8:00 Guest Speakers
 9:00 LDP Live Performance
 10:00 Open Dance Floor

We are a 501 c3 non profit group trying to fundraise as we celebrate. we are asking for a donation of 25.oo for an all day pass!
 

2006
Gaithersburg
June 19, 2006 - Association for the Study of African American Life & History - Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Avenue - Gaithersburg, MD - 7:00 p.m. "What is Juneteenth"
 

2005
BALTIMORE
Fort McHenry Historic National Shrine June 19 at 2 pm kickoff for Statewide Juneteenth Commemorations, Singing of National Anthem, Distribution of 2005 Poster by Black Living Legend Monroe Frederick, Photo-Journalist (a photographer for Ebony and Jet for 25 years)

June 22, 2005 - Boys and Girls Club of Central Maryland - 220 Swale Ave. Baltimore, Maryland 21225 410-350-0100 - Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 7:30pm-9:30pm - BBQ, Soul food buffet style Skit - Re-enacting that moment on June 19, 1855 by the members of the Boys and Girls Club. Singing, African drummers, poetry and dancing.

June 18, 2005 - Maryland 10th Cavalry Gun Club, LLC - Our event is held at our Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. Patapsco sport shooting ranges, located in Marriottsville, MD 21104.  The event is from 9:00AM - 4:00PM and includes firearm safety classroom and live fire training, and an old fashioned BBQ Lunch. 
We promote our African American Heritage as Free Persons and as Soldiers and Civil Servants that have served with honor throughout America's History. Slaves could not own guns in America, only Free Persons, and this is why we as an African American Gun Club Celebrate Juneteenth.  Our name is derived from the legendary US Army 10th Cavalry, better known for its Native American given name … Buffalo Soldiers.