SALISBURY—The Delmarva community is invited to Liberation & Light: Juneteenth Solstice Celebration. Join the Lower Shore Value-Aligned Partnership at Pemberton Historical Park for a day of reflection, celebration and connection on Wednesday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a family event, open to all ages, and free of charge, where guests come together to learn, reflect and celebrate the enduring legacy of resilience and freedom.

The day starts at 10 a.m. with a welcome at the nature center. The “Legacy Talk & Walk” will start at the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m. before a guided tour of the park, to discuss the vibrant history of African American leaders of Salisbury. “We will honor the lives and stories of those who once lived on this land, including the courageous spirits of former slaves,” organizers said.

As the sun reaches its peak at 12 p.m. on the summer solstice, attendees will gather in a drumming circle, creating a sacred circle to “welcome positive energies and center ourselves in a season of healing. Feel the rhythm of the drums as we come together in unity and harmony.”

The day will also feature a water blessing and ceremony at 1:15 p.m. on the island, a symbolic gesture of renewal and reverence for the past, present and future.

All ages are welcome to honor the past, celebrate the present and embrace the future.
For walking in the woods, please wear long pants and sturdy walking shoes, as the paths are not paved and steep in some areas. Please dress for the weather, pack gardening gloves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Water coolers to refill your bottle will be provided at this event.

This event has been organized through a community Value-Aligned Partnership, which includes: Fenix Youth Project, the Delmarva Free School, Future Harvest, Young Men of Distinction and Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake.

For details, schedule and weather updates, visit interfaithchesapeake.org/events.