The Port Huron Museums’ Carnegie Center is hosting the Grand opening of the “From Whence We Came: Black History in the Blue Water Area” exhibit on Saturday, June 19th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Grand Opening coincides with Juneteenth.
Juneteenth honors June 19th, 1865, when slaves in Texas were finally freed under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
The Grand Opening of the new “From Whence We Came” permanent exhibit includes a book signing of the first 100 copies of the book that inspired the exhibit. The books are expected to sell out, so it is recommended to get there early to get a copy.
The permanent exhibit tells the story of Black History in the Blue Water Area and features the James Sr. & Marguerite Stanley Legacy Wall. The wall honors those who have followed the call to “love your fellow man” and have contributed positively to the Blue Water Area.
A donation to the Museum is all that is needed to gain admission. Live entertainment is planned.
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Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
