Ohio University to host Juneteenth celebration events on June 22

Ohio University will host its annual Juneteenth Celebration with a series of events for students, faculty, staff and community members on June 22.

Recognized nationally on June 19 each year, Juneteenth marks the country’s second Independence Day. This year’s events on Ohio University’s Athens Campus will include a Black History Tour of Athens and the Juneteenth Festival.

All members of the Ohio University community are invited to the June 22 events, and volunteers are needed to help with the different activities. In addition, community organizations and vendors are invited to participate in the celebration.

Juneteenth Celebration events

A Black History Tour of Athens will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. All members of the Ohio University community are invited to participate in the tour, which will begin on the fourth floor of the Baker University Center. This special event will give participants the opportunity to learn more about the African American history of the community.

The tour will be led by experts from the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center.

For information or to register for the tour, visit ohio.givepulse.com/event/446656 online.

The Juneteenth Festival will take place from 3-6 p.m. on the College Green. The festival will feature music, vendors offering food and merchandise, and activities for the whole family. Those attending are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, water and sunscreen so they can enjoy music and the fun afternoon.

For information, see the OU Juneteenth webpage at ohio.edu/diversity/history-heritage-programming/juneteenth-celebration .

How to get involved

Volunteers are needed to help with several of the Juneteenth Celebration activities. In order to volunteer to help with this year’s events, visit ohio.givepulse.com/event/446616-volunteer-at-juneteenth-2024 .