Friday, June 16
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE INSIDE REDDING’S TOWN HALL.
Registration Recommended Below
Poetry is an exact window for viewing the event of
Juneteenth and its significance in this present moment.
~Tom Kilbourn
Click here to read the program for the 2023 Juneteenth Commemoration
Gather on the Redding Town Green for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Day featuring Poetry, Justice & Jazz sponsored by the Town of Redding, the Redding League of Women Voters and the Mark Twain Library.
Mark the day with discussions, jazz classics, song and selected poetry readings. Moderated by Tom Kilbourn, Episcopal priest and retired Joel Barlow High School English teacher.
A collection of poetry has been specially compiled for this event and participants are also encouraged to bring a poem of their own choosing.
Bring you own chairs or blankets and gather on the Town Green. After the program, linger on the lawn to enjoy refreshments, listen to great jazz and continue the conversation.
Registration recommended, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Provide a cell phone number on the registration form to receive a text reminder notice. This program will take place rain or shine. In case of rain the event will be moved inside the Redding Town Hall
This discussion is part of the Conversations Series which was created in partnership by the Redding League of Women Voters and the Mark Twain Library in an effort to offer our community the opportunity to continue the conversation on race. Community members can exchange ideas, hear differing perspectives and talk about race.
Learn more about Juneteenth and MTL’s award-winning Conversations series.
Registration is currently closed for this event.