Gammon House Underground Railroad Historic Landmark

06/23/2026

A special thank you to The Hank Jud Memorial Fund for their continued investment in preserving and sharing Springfield’s Underground Railroad history through the George and Sarah Gammon Discovery Trail.

This was just the beginning of an incredible Juneteenth celebration—more exciting announcements and event recaps coming soon!

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Thank you Springfield Ohio Urban Plantfolk for the generous donation of porch garden plants at the 2026 Juneteenth Fatherfest Celebration! These were a huge hit! To learn more about their organization give them a follow 🌱☀️

06/21/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible sponsors who made our annual Juneteenth events possible. Your generosity helps preserve history, celebrate culture, educate future generations, and provide a free community celebration for families across our region.

From our Diamond sponsors to our valued In-Kind Supporters, every contribution makes a lasting impact. Thank you for investing in the mission of the Gammon House and helping us continue this important tradition.
View our complete sponsor recognition list at GammonHouse.org.

06/21/2026

Thank you WHIO for covering the Juneteenth Fatherfest event 💫 it was a beautiful community celebration of freedom!

06/21/2026

Today we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures who lead with strength, love, and courage. Thank you for the legacy you build every day. Happy Father’s Day from the Gammon House.

06/20/2026

Juneteenth Fatherfest is in full swing!

The music is playing, the food is amazing, the vendors are ready, and the community is celebrating together. There’s still plenty of time to join us for live entertainment, family activities, tours of the Gammon House, and more.

Come celebrate freedom, family, and community with us today! Visit the Gammon House grounds and experience one of the Miami Valley’s longest-running Juneteenth celebrations.

06/20/2026

Today is the day.

Join us for the Annual Juneteenth Fatherfest Celebration at the Gammon House.

Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, children’s activities, community resources, historical exhibits, and a day filled with culture, connection, and celebration.

Come celebrate freedom! Come celebrate family! Come celebrate community!

06/20/2026

Thank you Springfield News Sun for your coverage of Juneteenth ✨

In the year that America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it’s fitting that the U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black was in Springfield for the city’s annual Juneteenth activities.