Find Juneteenth events happening throughout New Hampshire, from educational workshops and panel discussions to cultural celebrations, performances, and community gatherings.

Film Screening – Billy Preston: The Way God Planned It
Jun
18

Film Screening – Billy Preston: The Way God Planned It

Join us for a very special screening and New Hampshire premiere of the documentary, Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It (2026), an exhilarating film about the legendary GRAMMY-winning musician whose signature sound shaped the work of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Sly Stone, Aretha Franklin, and countless others. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, studio outtakes, and rare photos, acclaimed director Paris Barclay interweaves the complicated aspects of this artist’s extraordinary life and musical career.

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Film Screening – Arco
Jun
20

Film Screening – Arco

  • Huntress Auditorium @ Keene Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. The film debuted at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and won The Cristal Award for Best Feature Film at the 2025 Annecy Awards.

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Juneteenth New England
Jun
20

Juneteenth New England

Juneteenth New England will be returning to Crossway Christian Church in downtown Nashua for a 3rd year of celebration! We’re looking forward to gathering together again on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for another powerful celebration rooted in Black American culture.

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Hartford/Bethel/Lebanon Juneteenth Celebration
Jun
20

Hartford/Bethel/Lebanon Juneteenth Celebration

The Sixth Annual Hartford/Lebanon/Bethel Juneteenth Celebration promises to once again bring the Upper Valley community together for an afternoon of unity, reflection, and celebration on Saturday, June 20, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Lyman Point Park in White River Junction. Hosted by Vermont State Senator Joe Major, the free event honors the legacy of Juneteenth while celebrating the values of freedom, equality, and community through music, fellowship, education, and family-friendly activities.

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Meet New Hampshire's 5 To Know
Jun
21

Meet New Hampshire's 5 To Know

This Juneteenth, step into history and celebrate five historic African Americans whose lives, courage, and brilliance offer powerful insights into New Hampshire's Black history.

Through engaging living-history performances, these historic men and women will come to life—inviting us to look beyond familiar narratives to discover a richer, more complex American history. 

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Guided Bus Tour to Celebrate the 250th
Jun
28

Guided Bus Tour to Celebrate the 250th

In commemoration of Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, in partnership with the American Independence Center and Exeter Historical Society, invites the public to join us for a moving, immersive journey through New Hampshire’s Black Revolutionary War history.

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Interactive Living History & Exhibit
Jun
28

Interactive Living History & Exhibit

This special poster series exhibit pulls back the curtain on the complexities of early American liberty. Through historic documents, maps, and interpretive panels, visitors will discover the stories of the women who sustained the home front, the Indigenous Nations fighting for ancestral sovereignty, and the Black patriots who stood at the critical center of a war for freedom they were often denied.  

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Hancock Town Library  Juneteenth Reflection
Jun
17

Hancock Town Library Juneteenth Reflection

What happened on June 19, 1865? Why is June 19th now a federal holiday? We invite you to join us as we learn about the history of Juneteenth. We will also spend some time talking about books we have read centering on African-American history. Books that have taught us, inspired us, or touched us in some way. We have many titles here if you’d like to try something new. Just ask us at the front desk. All are welcome to participate and if you’d like to let us know which book you’ll be briefly (5 minutes max!) talking about please email Amy at hancocklibrary@comcast.net and put Juneteenth in the subject line. All are welcome! Refreshments will be served.

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