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17th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee (in person)

  • African Cemetary #2 419 E 7th St Lexington KY (map)

Celebrated since 2005

Join us to honor Civil War soldiers who fought for freedom.

United States Colored Troops. Twelfth Heavy Artillery Regiment Reactivated Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Sergeant Elijah P. Marrs, Camp #5 Phil Maxson, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UK Kentucky Artist, LaVon Williams.

Bring your folding chair. Face masks optional.

WATCH LaVon Williams carve art in wood.

HEAR Mrs. Gloria Tompkins sing, and Civil War tunes played on harmonica.

LEARN History of Camp Nelson Recruitment Center.

INSPECT a Civil War Campsite and a soldier’s uniform.