A William G. Pomeroy Foundation Hometown Heritage marker recognizing the Atlantic District Fairgrounds, founded by people of color in 1920, was dedicated last month as part of a Juneteenth celebration in Ahoskie.
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Opera’s Selby to perform during Juneteenth event in Manteo
The Pea Island Preservation Society is commemorating Juneteenth with a performance in Manteo by professional opera singer Tshombe Selby at 6 p.m. June 19.
Tshombe Selby to return to Manteo for Juneteenth concert
The professional opera singer is returning to his hometown of Manteo to perform at the fourth annual Juneteenth free concert June 19 at Pea Island Cookhouse Museum.
Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday at Arboretum
The Friends of the New Hanover County Arboretum will host the second annual Juneteenth celebration from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Arboretum in Wilmington.
New Bern to host weeklong Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth of New Bern, a volunteer group, has organized a weeklong celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Capitol to host Juneteenth tours, exhibit
The North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh will host an exhibit and offer tours on Saturday, June 18, to commemorate Juneteenth.