Historical Tours - St. Philips Complex

Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Winston-Salem

Visit the oldest standing African American Church in North Carolina. The ending of slavery was announced in this church on Sunday, May 21, 1865. Also on the site is the reconstructed 1823 African Moravian Log Church the Negro Graveyard.

Ticket will include tour of one other Old Salem building.

Museum Tickets: Adults - $14 / Children ages 6-16 - $7
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Call 1-800-441-5305 for Ticket Information

From May 21 - July 4, 2011
Old Salem visitors will receive a copy of the General Orders 32 declaration of freedom for enslaved African Americans in North Carolina.
For information about visiting this historic site, please click here.

Juneteenth Worship Service

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maya Angelou

 Sunday, June 19, 2011   11:00 am

Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC

www.unionbaptistwsnc.org

Only An Hour Lecture Series

As a part of the Juneteenth Celebration an “Only An Hour Lecture Series” will be held at the St. Philips Complex in Old Salem which focuses on Christianity and race:

June 21 (Tues.) 6:30 pm `The Social Implications of a Post Racial Black Church”

Presenter: Candice M. Benbow - Sociology Faculty, Davidson County Community College.

June 23 (Thur.) 12:00 noon  - Ancient Slavery vs Chattel Slavery: A Comparative Analysis Presenter: Dr. Eric Greaux, Professor, Winston-Salem State University.

Cost: N/A

St. Philips African American Complex

Old Salem - 913 S. Church Street,

Winston-Salem

Special Opening Ceremony Guest: Carole Boston Weatherford

Reading from her book: Juneteenth Jamboree

Sponsored by BookMarks Festival

www.bookmarksbookfestival.org

Performances and Displays

Performances that reflect African American Heritage to include poetry readings, musicians, dancers, choirs, Gospel, Hip Hop, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues!

Featuring OSP  Band (Old School Players), Big Ron Hunter Blues Band & More!

Motorcycle Show

1st Annual Juneteenth Motorcycle Show

$10 Entry Fee

Cash Prize for Winner

All Bikes Brands, Makes

and Models Welcome!

Youth Dance and Step Showcase

Youth Fashion Show - Liberation of a People!

• Youth Groups from around the Triad will showcase their talents

• on the Youth Stage. 

• Students from around the city have come together to present

• the history through fashion.

• Activities for children include games, arts and crafts!

Buffalo Soldiers, Artisans, Book Signings

Visit Displays  that will teach about African and African American history from slavery through the civil right movement to the present!

Book Fair with signings by featured authors!

Health Screenings by WSSU Mobile Health Unit

Diabetic Screenings, Blood Pressure Checks. 

Non-profits that serve the community will set-up displays to inform participants about their services. 

Festival Vendors

Vendors sell array of ethnic products from shea butter to African attire.  Enjoy fun foods and treats!  Merchandise, Food, Artists and Authors

Vendor Information