A panel conversation convened by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and the Vineyard Gazette
Thursday, June 19th 5 to 6 PM
Location: Martha’s Vineyard Museum
Topic: What is the history and future of the Juneteenth holiday?
Panelists:
Dani Monroe, founder of Martha's Vineyard Chief Diversity Summit and former Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Mass General Brigham
Bo Van Riper, MV Museum's research librarian
Tickets $35 Click here to order
Gospel Brunch
Sunday, June 22nd 12 to 2 PM
Edgartown Yacht Club
Featuring delicious food and the dynamic husband and wife musical duo Allie and Paryss
Tickets $125 Click here to order
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Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States marking the day in 1895 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced the end of the Civil War and the end of slavery.