Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved African Americans across the Confederate States of America learned they were free. In Providence, where the legacy of the slave trade runs alongside centuries of vibrant Black community and culture, there's no shortage of ways to mark the occasion. This year, you'll find honor ceremonies, concerts, culinary celebrations rooted in the African diaspora and more.

Black Heritage In Providence

From the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society's exhibit on Black entrepreneurs to Stages of Freedom's Museum of African American History, stories of Black excellence and accomplishment are plentiful. Be sure to stop for lunch or dinner at one of Providence's many Black-owned restaurants while you visit the sites on the Early Black History Walking Tour. With a variety of cuisines from Southern soul food to traditional African meals, you're sure to find something you like!

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