South Central and Central Pennsylvania Juneteenth

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South Central and Central Pennsylvania Juneteenth Promoting Juneteenth experience in Centre, Blair, Cambria, Bedford, Huntingdon and other Central PA counties

10/21/2026

Hello friends,
Our next meeting to prepare for the 2027 Juneteenth Jubilee celebration will be held on Monday, October 26 at 6:00 PM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 806 13th Street.

09/20/2026

🌟 Juneteenth Jubilee Planning Committee Meeting Announcement
📅 Date: Monday, September 28
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
🏛️ Location: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 806 13th Street, Altoona, PA

Join us as we continue planning the 2027 Juneteenth Jubilee!
This meeting will focus on identifying grant opportunities to help finance next year’s celebration and compiling a list of community organizations and businesses to collaborate with.

Your ideas, energy, and connections make a difference—let’s build another powerful celebration of freedom, history, and unity together.

✊🏽 All are welcome! Bring your enthusiasm, suggestions, and commitment to preserving our shared heritage.

07/06/2026

Founded in 2020 by the State College NAACP and hosted in partnership with the State College Borough, the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, and the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, the annual Juneteenth Celebration honors freedom, history, and the ongoing pursuit of equity and opportunity. Inspired by the event's mission, the 2024 Juneteenth Planning Committee established the 1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship to recognize the academic achievement, leadership, and community service of racially underrepresented and Indigenous students.

This year, scholarships were awarded to three outstanding students: Abraham Abdul-Hamid and Lila Franklin of the State College Area School District, and Ruth Gibboney of the Bellefonte Area School District, pictured here.

Through this scholarship, Juneteenth's legacy continues by investing in the next generation of leaders and changemakers. Support future scholars by donating to the 1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship Fund. If you would like to donate to this scholarship fund visit: https://centrefoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2749

06/22/2026

To honor this Juneteenth, we're featuring a print from the SAMA permanent collection. The dramatic “Legacy of John Brown” series by Jacob Lawrence tells the story of Brown’s violent insurrection against slavery in a series of 22 silk screen prints. We hope this piece speaks to you about the spirit of freedom and resilience.

Jacob Armstead Lawrence (American, 1917-2000), John Brown Held Harpers Ferry for Twelve Hours-from The Legend of John Brown, Serigraph, 14 x 20 inches, Gift of Audrey and Chester Cunningham in memory of Mrs. Marian McLaughlin.

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302 2nd Avenue
Altoona, PA
16602

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