Lee County Emancipation Day Event: Commemorating the 159th Anniversary of Emancipation
Quality Life Center of SWFL 3210 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, FL, United StatesOn Saturday, May 18th, the Lee County Black History Society will present "Commemorating the 159th Anniversary of Emancipation." This celebration will be held at: Quality Life Center of SWFL 3210 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33916 11:00 am to 1:00 pm The event will feature live musical performances, monologues, and dance. Light refreshments will be served. The program is free to the public, but reservations are required. Please register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/commemorating-floridas-159th-anniversary-of-emancipation-tickets-891892764267
Juneteenth Community Celebration
Roberto Clemente Park 3265 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida, United StatesLee County Black History Society, in partnership with the Dunbar Festival and the S.T.A.R.S. Complex, are excited to announce our annual Juneteenth Celebration. This festive celebration will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Roberto Clemente Park, 1936 Henderson Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916. The event will feature a range of activities, including live stage performances, bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, live museum tours, and captivating live entertainment. Local elementary, middle, and high school students will be awarded for their success in the past school year as well. The event is free to the [...]