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Juneteenth
Juneteenth Program: “David Ruggles, Organizer: Meeting of the 1844 “Colored Citizens of Northampton,” & the 1850 Meeting to resist the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850,” by Steve Strimer. Followed by a Walking Tour.
David Ruggles Center 225 Nonotuck St., Florence, MA, United StatesIn honor of Juneteenth, the DRC is proud to present a new slideshow developed and presented by Steve Strimer: "David Ruggles, Organizer: Meeting of the 1844 "Colored Citizens of Northampton," & the 1850 Meeting to resist the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850." The presentation will be held at the Ruggles Center and will be [...]
Juneteenth Open House 12-4 PM
David Ruggles Center 225 Nonotuck St., Florence, MA, United StatesIn honor of the Juneteenth holiday, the David Ruggles Center will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, June 19 from 12-4. Come learn the stories of the Black men and women in 1840s and 1850s Florence who fought to end slavery and racism including: David Ruggles, a fierce fighter for racial justice and an [...]