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June 14: Gather Place Joins Mercer Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Federal Holiday Celebration
Saturday, June 14, 2025: 12noon - 3pm
Place: Mercer Museum on the Quad
84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Gather Place Museum proudly joins the Mercer Museum’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on the Mercer Museum Quad. This free, family-friendly event commemorates the national holiday of Juneteenth.
At 1:00 PM, Shirley Lee Corsey performs *Harriet Tubman: Journey to Juneteenth*. At 1:30 PM, *A Witness to Juneteenth* by Doreen Stratton introduces Arugbo, a fictional enslaved woman in Galveston, Texas. Corsey returns at 2:00 PM for an encore performance - *Harriet Tubman: Journey to Juneteenth*. | This Gather Place Museum program is part of its ongoing America 250th initiative Celebrating 250 Years of American Resilience in Pursuit of Liberty, Justice, and Equality.
**Performance Times:**
• 1:00 PM – *Harriet Tubman: Journey to Juneteenth*
• 1:30 PM – *A Witness to Juneteenth*
• 2:00 PM – *Harriet Tubman: Journey to Juneteenth* (Encore)
June 19: 🎉 At Gather Place Museum - We're Celebrating Juneteenth – A Legacy of Freedom
Thursday, June 19, 2025: 2-4pm
Place: Gather Place Museum
188 South Canal St, Yardley, PA 19067
Join Gather Place Museum for an inspiring Juneteenth celebration, honoring June 19, 1865—the day freedom finally reached enslaved African Americans in Texas, years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Experience powerful storytelling, first-person portrayals, and engaging discussions that bring this pivotal moment in history to life. Discover the significance of Juneteenth, the struggle for delayed justice, and its lasting impact on the fight for equality.
The lecture closes with audience Q&A participation.
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Our Programs: Serving Bucks County & beyond!
Our programs are available all year round! - feature engaging historical, educational, yet entertaining first-person reenactments, and lectures available for groups of 10 or more, including school classes, libraries, senior centers, and community organizations. You can choose to host these sessions at your location or ours. Check out our program reviews!
**Lecture Programs**
- **Cost**: $250 for each one-hour session held at Gather Place Museum.
- **Inclusions**: Interactive audience participation (Q&A), handouts, and a dynamic learning experience.
- **Group/Assembly Pricing**: Available for larger groups.
**First-Person Programs**
- **Cost**: $500 per session at our location, providing an immersive, live portrayal.
**Program at Your Location**
- We are happy to bring any program to you. An additional $50 travel fee applies.
**Virtual Programs**
- Lecture programs are also available via Zoom for flexible, remote access.
Let us know how we can customize these programs to meet your needs. Our team will work with you on fees or discuss donations to help make these experiences possible. All proceeds directly support Gather Place Museum, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
For bookings and inquiries, please email us, and let’s create a memorable educational experience together!