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Juneteenth Celebration in Acton
Jun 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The event will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Acton Congregational Church and the grounds of Acton Memorial Library.
This year’s theme is Black Art as a Form of Resistance, Storytelling, and Cultural Preservation.
Schedule:
1:00 PM — Welcome and Opening Remarks at Acton Congregational Church
1:15 PM — Keynote Program featuring Adam Clayton Powell IV, Professor of Engineering at WPI and grandson of activist, pianist, and performer Hazel Scott
2:00 PM — Crocodile River Dance: African Drumming and Dance Workshop on the library lawn
3:00 PM — Spoken Word and Poetry Program featuring student and community voices
4:00 PM — Program Concludes
Hosted by the Acton Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, in partnership with Acton Congregational Church, Acton Memorial Library, and the AB Regional High School Black Student Union.
Community members may RSVP here: Juneteenth RSVP
