Juneteenth on June 20: African Americans in 1850s Florence, A Walking Tour

A 1.75 mile walk in the historic African American neighborhoods of Florence. We’ll visit homes of Sojourner Truth, David Ruggles, Basil and Cynthia Dorsey, Hannah Randall, Henry Anthony, Laura Knowles Washington and others. The story of this unique community will be told where it happened. The tour begins at the Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue at the corner of Park and Pine in Florence and is hosted by Steve Strimer. Wearing of masks and social distancing suggested. Those fully vaccinated use your own discretion. Rain date June 27, same time and place. The tour is free but donations are always welcome to support our work. Suggested donation: $5. For more information, or to RSVP, please email us info@davidrugglescenter.org