PRINCESS ANNE — The fourth annual Juneteenth celebration in the Town of Princess Anne is Wednesday, June 19 from noon to 5 p.m. at Manokin River Park.

There will be a peace walk, performances, presentations of history and culture, music and food along with participating vendors and exhibitors.

Juneteenth is the oldest-known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States, first recognized by the state of Texas, and since 2021 a national holiday.

Sponsored by the town, Main Street and the Somerset County NAACP, vendors and performers are asked to participate by emailing somersetjuneteenth@gmail.com.

Sturgis One Room School marks 2 days of Juneteenth activities in Pocomoke City

The Sturgis One Room School Museum in downtown Pocomoke City will hold its third Juneteenth celebration block party with food, fun, and fellowship at 209 Willow Street by the Delmarva Discovery Museum.

On Friday, June 21, from 7 to 10 p.m. there will be an open mic night at Dockside Restaurant hosted by local poet Sharnell Tull a.k.a. Sista Big. Invited are singers, poets, and those gifted in the spoken word. Ten percent of restaurant proceeds will be donated to the Sturgis Museum.

On Saturday, June 22 from 11-4 there will be free tours of the Sturgis Museum, door prizes, live performances, a bounce house for kids, music by DJ Rob Little, and food. Ms. Tull and others will speak, and there will be sidewalk vendors with food and crafts.

To join the event planning committee or to volunteer, 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.

Donations being accepted by mail at P.O. Box 697, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 or online at https://www.sturgisschoolmuseum.com/donate.