Juneteenth Celebration with Guest Speaker at The Sturgis One Room School Museum, Posted 5/22/2023

Kim Jones

Board President, Sturgis One Room School Museum

May 21, 2023

For immediate release

Press release

Join the Sturgis One Room School Museum in Pocomoke for their 2nd Juneteenth celebration block party with food, fun, and fellowship. Join us in Pocomoke for various free events celebrating Juneteenth at the Sturgis One Room School Museum at 209 Willow Street, Pocomoke, MD 21851.

On Friday, June 16th, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. enjoy lite refreshments and a presentation by Dr. Clara Small on African American History and Juneteenth. Dr. Clara Small is an Emerita Professor of History at Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD. For nearly 40 years, she taught World Civilizations, Civil Rights in American Society, African American History, and related topics. She has authored and co-authored several books since 1998.

On Saturday, June 17th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 209 Willow Street in Pocomoke, everyone is invited to enjoy free tours of the Sturgis Museum, door prizes, a bounce house for kids, music by DJ Rob Little, and great food. Guest speakers include Sharnell Tull a.k.a. Sista Big, community partners, and more. Sidewalk vendors include baked goods, community resources, jewelry, Juneteenth apparel, sunglasses, and more.

Vendors are still accepted and registration is open at sturgisschoolmuseum.com/events. If you want to join the event planning committee or be listed in our souvenir booklet, please email Board President Kim Jones at sturgismuseum5@gmail.com.

The Sturgis One Room School Museum is the only African American One Room School in Worcester County retaining its original integrity. This event will bring together descendants of Sturgis students, past and present board members, as well as community partners. Everyone is invited. Learn more or make a donation at sturgisschoolmuseum.com.

Kimberly Jones

Board of Directors President

443-366-4471 (mobile)

Sturgis One Room School Museum

209 Willow St., Pocomoke, MD 21851

P.O. Box 697, Pocomoke, MD 21851

Email: sturgismuseum5@gmail.com

Website: https://www.sturgisschoolmuseum.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sturgisoneroomschool

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