Celebrating Juneteenth Day at the OCHC

The following activities are planned on the Oldham County History Center to celebrate Juneteenth Day, Saturday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

10 a.m. – Noon:  Hands-on activities for children at the Dahlgren Barn 

10:00 a.m.- 10:45 a.m.:  Cemetery Walk at the Historic African American Cemetery where Civil War soldiers are buried along with other prominent Oldham County historic figures: pre-registration is required.  

11:00 a.m.:  Kentucky Ancestors Town Hall Video featuring Ruby Diane Booker and her search for Alex Beaumont in the Rob Morris Chapel Education Building with comments by Josiah Bishop. 

11:45 a.m.:  Robert Bell Presentation: “Tracing the Roots of Oldham County’s 209 Black Union Soldiers” on the History Center campus (this will take place outdoors weather permitting- people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.) 

12:30p.m.:  Reception on the lawn, weather permitting. 

Suggested Registration for the Cemetery Walk please call:  502-222-0826 (this is for special parking information for participants).