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SUMMARY:Wallace: Whitney Plantation Freedom Fest
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Whitney Plantation on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is FREE ( https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/whitneyplantation/?full-items=yes&flow=18756&from-ssl=yes&ga4t=G-B2WHLKQ157%2C1687722790.1759165195__1769180159%3B&g4=yes&cp=no&csp=no&back=https%3A%2F%2Fwhitneyplantation.org%2F&language=en-us&u=4a24397d-8f9a-4abe-b0ec-04ef5217d8cb ) with registration to this special event that honors the history and culture of Black communities while celebrating freedom through education and community engagement.\n\n\n\nFREE TICKETS ( https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/whitneyplantation/?full-items=yes&flow=18756&from-ssl=yes&ga4t=G-B2WHLKQ157%2C1687722790.1759165195__1769180159%3B&g4=yes&cp=no&csp=no&back=https%3A%2F%2Fwhitneyplantation.org%2F&language=en-us&u=4a24397d-8f9a-4abe-b0ec-04ef5217d8cb )\n\n\n\nExperience a day at Whitney Plantation, the only plantation museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of slavery. You’ll enjoy live performances, engaging panel discussions, and educational storytelling that connects the past to the present. Stroll through our vibrant artist and artisan marketplace showcasing local Black artists and craftspeople and enjoy delicious offerings from some of the region’s best food trucks. Plus, explore Whitney Plantation with a self-guided tour – just download our app ( https://whitneyplantation.org/plan-your-visit/#app ).\n\n\n\nFestival highlights:\n\n\n\n\nLive musical performances by international singer Tara Alexander, The Maroons Band, and gospel soul artist Steven Perrilloux.\n\n\n\nPanel discussion: Let Freedom Reign led by Dr. Nyoki Cosey-Brown, licensed clinical social worker with community leaders Ms. Leona Tate, a civil rights pioneer from New Orleans and one of the first Black children in the United States to desegregate a public school; and Mr. Michael McClanahan, president of the Louisiana State Conference of the NAACP, National Board Member, and President of the Baton Rouge NAACP branch.\n\n\n\nSpecial appearance by celebrated chef and cookbook author Toya Boudy.\n\n\n\nScreening of From Ring Shout to Easter Rock ( https://www.nps.gov/media/video/embed.htm?id=AAF1A888-BC16-4753-A346-C75B46ADDB92 ).\n\n\n\nImagination Kids’ Zone featuring interactive activities with Louisiana Children’s Museum, Historic New Orleans Collection, St. John and St. Charles Parish Libraries, and other community partners.\n\n\n\nArtist and artisan marketplace showcasing local Black creators.\n\n\n\nFood trucks serving local cuisine from King Of Wingz Xprezz, Sweet Kraving Donuts, and more.\n\n\n\nShop & Save in Whitney’s Gift Store with 19% off throughout the day.\n\n\n\nFREE self-guided tours of Whitney Plantation when you download our free app ( https://whitneyplantation.org/app ).\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://powercoalition.org/events/river-parishes-whitney-plantation-freedom-fest/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Juneteenth,River Parishes
LOCATION:Whitney Plantation, 5099 Louisiana Hwy 18, Wallace, LA 70049.
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