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Juneteenth at the African-American Ancestral Burial Ground 2026

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Vale Cemetery / African-American Ancestral Burial Ground, Schenectady, NY · Schenectady, NY

by Vale Cemetery / Schenectady County HistorianOfficial source linked🕒 Last updated Jun 29, 2026
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The annual Juneteenth Celebration at Schenectady's African-American Ancestral Burial Ground at Vale Cemetery features a program of songs, dance, oratory, and living history reenactments honoring the lives of those buried at the historic site. Hosted in partnership with local historians and community organizations, the gathering reflects on Schenectady's deep Black history and the meaning of emancipation.

When

Friday, June 19, 2026

Where

Vale Cemetery / African-American Ancestral Burial Ground, Schenectady, NYSchenectady, NY

Price

Free

Organizer

Vale Cemetery / Schenectady County Historian

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