The Sedalia Center’s Juneteenth Celebration takes place on June 18th from 12-7 pm. The event features local gospel groups, poetry readings, theatrical performances, inspirational speakers, drum circle, Kuumba Dance Ensemble, and concludes with a concert by Apple Butter Soul. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event is located at The Sedalia Center, which was the site of the Counter Ridge School originally built in 1959 as a segregated school. Visitors may tour the Counter Ridge History Room, dedicated to those who educated and were educated here during segregation.
Free and open to the public.