Elizabethtown College proudly honors Juneteenth, observed this year on Thursday, June 19, as a time to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of freedom and justice.
This historic day invites us to recognize the profound contributions of African American communities and reaffirm our shared responsibility to uphold peace, non-violence, social justice, and human dignity.
In observance of the federal holiday, non-essential administrative offices will be closed on June 19. Summer classes will remain in session and Dining Services will operate under normal summer hours. The High Library will be closed on June 19 and 20, while the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness, & Well-Being will operate under its normal summer schedule.
We encourage all members of the Etown community to reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth, as well as participate in local events and resources that honor the day’s legacy and inspire us all to be agents of positive change:
Events in Harrisburg:
- Juneteenth Parade | Saturday, June 14 from noon to 4 p.m. | Capital Heights Downtown
- Juneteenth HGB Summit | Wednesday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Harrisburg University, Chestnut Street
- Juneteenth HGB Jubilee | Thursday, June 19 from noon to 6 p.m. | Soldier’s and Sailor’s Grove, Capital Complex
- Taste of Black Harrisburg – SOMA Block Party | Friday, June 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. | 3rd Street between Market and Chestnut
Events in Lancaster:
- Juneteenth Celebration | Thursday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
- Flag Raising Ceremony | Thursday, June 19 at 11 a.m. | Lancaster City Hall
- Juneteenth Block Party | Thursday, June 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. | 400 Block of Rockland Street
- Freedom Jazz Festival 2025 | Saturday, June 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. | Binns Park
- 4th Annual Juneteenth Cultural Mixer | Sunday, June 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. | Crispus Attucks Community Center
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