Keynote Speaker John Mills

Saturday, June 22, 2024 — 11:50 am to 12:35 pm
Join John Mills for a discussion of his work with genealogical investigation.

June 22, 2024

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Saturday, June 22
11:50 am to 12:35 pm
2024
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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
234 Kensington Road
Berlin, CT

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    Join John Mills for a discussion of his work with genealogical investigation, highlighting Connecticut’s 29th Colored Troop Regiment during the Civil War and the Connecticut Freedom Trail.

    Sponsored by the B.E.A.T. (Berlin Equity Action Team).

     

    Exciting news! Our Juneteenth keynote speaker is set to appear on the Kelly Clarkson Show just days before our event! He’ll be sharing insights about his work with the Alex Breanne Corporation, where he delves into and showcases lesser-known stories of the American enslaved.Make sure to catch him on the Kelly Clarkson Show on June 19—and join us for his keynote at our Juneteenth celebration on June 22!

    If you’re interested in watching him on the Kelly Clarkson Show, you can find your local time and station that airs the Kelly Clarkson Show here.

     

    Juneteenth Celebration Schedule

    This is a tentative schedule. Please check back in June to make sure you have the most up-to-date information!

    Juneteenth Celebration

    Saturday, June 22

    Learn all about Juneteenth and its connection to Berlin! Featuring food, live music, speakers and presentations, book displays, and more.

    Collaborative Storytelling

    Saturday, June 22, 11:00 am to 11:45 am

    Join us for an exciting collaboration between Connecticut-based Civil War reenactor Kevin Johnson and the performance ensemble Nzinga's Daughters.

    Wide-Awake Lantern Craft

    Saturday, June 22, 11:00 am to 2:30 pm

    Join us outside for a fun and creative Juneteenth lantern-making workshop!

    Keynote Speaker John Mills

    Saturday, June 22, 11:50 am to 12:35 pm

    Join John Mills for a discussion of his work with genealogical investigation.

    His Truth is Marching On

    Saturday, June 22, 12:40 pm to 1:45 pm

    Join us for a screening of the documentary His Truth is Marching On, followed Q&A with writer and director Dan Morrison.

    Celebration of Hip-Hop

    Saturday, June 22, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    An educational music collaboration celebrating the journey of the genre.

    Lantern Parade

    Saturday, June 22, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

    Join B.E.A.T. at Veterans' Memorial Park for a Lantern Parade celebrating Berlin history as well as 50 years of hip hop!

     



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