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Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored Colonial Downs Group

June 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Celebrate with us by reading and discussing the history of Juneteenth – from the primary documents to books celebrating the holiday! Learn how you can contribute your artwork to The Weems-Botts Museum!

All participants will receive a downloadable PDF, which includes:

  • Q/A Regarding the history of Juneteenth and the Emancipation Proclamation
  • Partial transcriptions of both the Emancipation Proclamation and Granger’s Proclamation with corresponding reading questions
  • Instructions and templates for creating your own Juneteenth proclamation and flag (including meaning behind each symbol)
  • Instructions & Guidelines for submitting your work to The Weems-Botts Museum for possible display

Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered every 3rd Saturday throughout the year focusing on different themes each month.

Organizer

Historic Dumfries Virginia
Phone
703-221-2218
Email
info@historicdumfriesva.org
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Venue

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