The 1865 Society of Pender County, Inc.

06/23/2026

🎉 Kids Zone Alert at the Juneteenth Festival! 🎨🧩🏈

Our Kids Zone will be packed with exciting activities to keep children entertained throughout the celebration.

✨ Activities Include:
🎨 Arts & Crafts curated by Cheryl Hardie Holt
🧱 Outdoor Games offered by OAE Backyard Sportz

📍 Join us at the Juneteenth Celebration and make memories with family and friends. Admission is FREE!

06/21/2026

🍋🍩🍗 COME HUNGRY TO THE 2026 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION! 🍧🍽️

The celebration wouldn’t be complete without some amazing food, sweet treats, and refreshing drinks! We’re excited to welcome a variety of food vendors serving up something for everyone.

✨ Featuring:

🍔 Webo’s Food Truck bringing delicious favorites and comfort food that will keep you coming back for more.

🍦Phylicias Sweet Treats and More serving sweet treats and other food options to help you beat the summer heat while enjoying the festivities.

🍗 Saved By Grace Soul Food – flavorful comfort food favorites

🍋 Gavin’s Lemonade Stop – fresh, cold lemonade made with love

🍛 Simply Delicious – delicious funnel cakes and more

🍧 Yum Yum Haven – shaved ice & delicious doughnuts

🔥 Additional local food vendors and treats to enjoy!

Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your appetite as we celebrate freedom, culture, community, and togetherness! ❤️💛💚🖤

📍 Juneteenth Celebration
📅 Saturday, June 27
📌 Pender County Courthouse Square – Burgaw, NC

Come for the history. Stay for the fellowship. Enjoy the flavors! ✨

06/20/2026

Thank you Topsail Insider Podcast for the opportunity to share about our organization .♥️

In this episode of Topsail Insider, I sit down with Karen Malloy, president of The 1865 Society of Pender County, to talk about the organization’s mission, local history, community programs, scholarships, and the upcoming Juneteenth celebration in...

06/19/2026

Today, the Town of Burgaw is proud to join communities across the nation in recognizing June 19th as Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, history, culture, and achievement.

📲Read more here: https://www.burgawnc.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/378

✅ Visit The 1865 Society of Pender County, Inc. page for their annual Juneteenth Celebration events happening in Burgaw, June 26-27.

06/18/2026

✨ Take a Look Back at What We’ve Accomplished Together! ✨

Our organization has proudly brought the community together through meaningful events that celebrate our history, culture, and shared future.

From Juneteenth celebrations and educational programs to youth activities, live entertainment, community fellowship, and our Night of Excellence, we’ve created opportunities for learning, connection, and inspiration—all free and open to the public.

These memories represent more than just events; they represent the power of community, volunteerism, and the generosity of those who believe in our mission.

As you enjoy these highlights from 2025, please remember that every program, performance, speaker, and activity is made possible through the support of sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community members like you.

Thank you for helping us preserve our history, celebrate our culture, and build a stronger future for generations to come. ❤️🖤💚

What’s been your favorite memory from one of our events? Share it in the comments below!

06/17/2026

♥️Support Our Mission. Strengthen Our Community.

As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to providing free events, educational programs, and community celebrations that bring people together and enrich lives. From family-friendly activities to cultural and historical events, everything we do is made possible through the generosity of supporters like you.

Today, we’re asking for your help. Every donation—large or small—helps us continue offering these meaningful experiences at no cost to our community.

✨ Your gift helps fund:
• Juneteenth Celebration & Gospel Concert
• Educational and cultural programming
• Spelling Bee and Scholarships
• Resources that strengthen our community

If you have attended, enjoyed, or benefited from one of our events, please consider making a donation and sharing this post with others.

Together, we can continue creating opportunities, preserving our history, and building a stronger future for everyone.

Thank you for your support! ❤️

06/08/2026

05/30/2026

⚠️ Vendor Scam Alert ⚠️

We have been made aware that individuals may be contacting vendors through Facebook Messenger claiming to approve vendor applications or collect payments for the Juneteenth Celebration.

Please be advised that the 1865 Society of Pender County does NOT send vendor approvals, payment requests, or application confirmations through Facebook Messenger.

All official vendor communications will come directly from our designated organizers through verified email, phone, or other official channels.

If you receive a suspicious message, do not send money or personal information. Please contact us directly to verify any communication.

Thank you for helping us keep our vendors and community safe. Please share this post to spread awareness