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Juneteenth Celebrations in the Grand Strand: Events and Rich History in Myrtle Beach

Juneteenth Celebrations in the Grand Strand: Events and Rich History in Myrtle Beach

Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans at the end of the Civil War. On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to proclaim the war's end and the abolition of slavery—news that reached many remote areas for the first time.

At the time, numerous African Americans had not yet heard about President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation or Congress's passage of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery. Granger's announcement spread this historic news nationwide. Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth holds deep significance.

Here are notable 2021 events in the Myrtle Beach area to honor Juneteenth:

Friday, June 18, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Mary C. Canty Recreation Center, 971 Canal Street, Myrtle Beach

The City of Myrtle Beach and Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School honored seven "unsung heroes" for their Black history contributions. Enjoy free food and entertainment. Contact Neighborhood Services at 843-918-1061 for details.

Saturday, June 19, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Smith-Jones Recreation Center, 1710 Smith Jones Street, Conway

JaiCaDa Enterprise's 1st Annual Juneteenth Soul Food Festival featured food vendors, kids' activities, a fried chicken cook-off, and health info. Contact JaiCaDa Enterprises at (843) 429-0954.

Saturday, June 19, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
Charlie's Place, 1420 Carver Street, Myrtle Beach

The City of Myrtle Beach and Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School hosted live music by the Chocolate Chip Band and Company. Contact Neighborhood Services at 843-918-1061.

The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission's The Green Book of South Carolina is a mobile web guide to African American cultural sites statewide—a modern tribute to the 1936 original that listed safe travel spots for Black Americans.

The Grand Strand boasts a vibrant African American heritage with many sites to explore. Visit our website for more history and resources.

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